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I achieved a legal settlement against a corrupt H.O.A. that violated numerous state and federal laws. They continue to do so.

Richard's answer | Answered on July 31, 2013

It is not possible to know the answer to that without knowing the facts, knowing which "crucial" laws are involved, and reading the signed...

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Hello, what type of lawyer should I contact for counsel/guidance on dealing with a harassing neighbor?

Richard's answer | Answered on July 23, 2013

There is no "specialty" in Bad Neighbor Law or Trash Prevention Law. I suppose one could say that a lawyer with experience in condominium or home...

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I bought a property in foreclosure auction .and tenants are not ready to move out and pay rent.they said their lease is valid .

Richard's answer | Answered on July 07, 2013

Your best answer is to retain counsel and file to have them evicted. While there are limited rights to self-help if conducted without a breach of...

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Is it to the judges choice whether to settle/discuss a case in open court

Richard's answer | Answered on July 07, 2013

I couldn't agree with Mr. Rafter more. While there is much controversy about the same judge doing settlement and trial, in rural areas, like around...

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I am selling my house without a real estate agent Will need a real estate attorney to helpwiththe title and escrow process.

Richard's answer | Answered on July 07, 2013

Realtors(r) have access to all the right forms and they know the established local practices that are familiar to everyone locally from the title...

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How do i evict a person that i have allowed to live in my home, they are 2 1/2 weeks behind in payments

Richard's answer | Answered on July 07, 2013

I agree with both of the above answers. Your only means of evicting a tenant in Maryland is by filing a complaint for repossession of real estate....

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I need a real estates attorney

Richard's answer | Answered on July 07, 2013

There is a language problem here. You need to find an immigration lawyer who speaks your language. Try calling the Maryland State Bar Association...

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Can I sue the apartment complex if a fire broke out and the fire extinguisher didn't have a hammer?

Richard's answer | Answered on July 02, 2013

As an old professor of mine at Penn would say after giving a complex fact pattern and asking whether the plaintiff can sue, "Of course you can sue!...

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What is the max for rent increase from my landlord?

Richard's answer | Answered on July 02, 2013

"Fair" in a capitalist society is the amount two adults agree is fair. Unless you live in a rent-controlled building, which is highly unlikely on...

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If I have a will in place, will it still be necessary to name beneficiaries on policies, bank accounts, IRA's, etc?

Richard's answer | Answered on July 02, 2013

Necessary? No. If you have a Will in place, you can name "Estate of You" as the beneficiary and the funds will pour back into your estate. That is...