What can we do

I agree with Patrick. I have written on Maryland law on rent escrow at the following link: https://tpf.legal/rent-escrow I hope you find the...

The regular police can't just evict me. That is the sheriff's duty, right

Right. The Sheriff is the only person that can evict you. You may have a civil and/or criminal claim for illegal eviction. Consider consulting...

I don't think failure to pay rent cases show up in Maryland Judiciary Case Search. You probably have to visit the clerk's office of the District...

Are we, in fact, entitled to our deposit?

I don't think your landlord can withhold your deposit for this reason. I can't know for sure in this particular case because I haven't reviewed...

Can the new landlord charge her for rent late fees over 4 years, is that legal

Maybe? Failure of her landlord to exercise his right to late fees does does not mean that he loses his right to collect. On the otherhand,...

What options do I have to get this case dismissed and removed from my record? (landlord seeking possession due to unpaid rent)

Either you or your friend has to pay your landlord if you want this to go away. Your name is on the lease, so most likely he can go after either...

Is the daycare center in beach of contract due to their late payment policies?

I can't answer this without reviewing the contract. Consider contacting an attorney using Avvo's find a lawyer feature a and showing him or her...

Can I get my husband's apartment complex to let me into his apartment if I am not on the lease? I have my marriage certificate.

They may let you in if you try it. They are not legally obligated to let you in if your name is not on the lease. This plan of yours is a...

Can my landlord deduct the total cost of the late fees and the cost of replacing a tree from the security deposit?

Your landlord never enforcing the charge does not mean she forfeitted the right to enforce it. So she can, assuming the late fee amount she's...

How much will it cost to write a simple will & who how much to review a simple will?%

We're not allowed to discuss our fees on the forum. Contact lawyers through Avvo's find a lawyer feature and I'm sure they'll be happy to discuss...