Can I break an apartment lease due to secondhand smoke when leasing office takes no action and I have a doctor’s note?
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Answered on April 06, 2022
A landlord IS responsible for your quiet enjoyment, and if the building is a non-smoking community, the landlord has the responsibility to stop the...
What court would I appeal to for a case that was dismissed with prejudice in a county circuit court?
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Answered on April 06, 2022
Probably the Court of Special Appeals. Read this page entirely: https://mdcourts.gov/legalhelp/appealscosa. If you can't do it after reading this...
Do bullets going through the house count as unsafe living condition and justify early lease termination in MD?
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Answered on April 06, 2022
The danger has to be under the landlord's control. Landlords are required to give you "quiet enjoyment" of your property, so, if the shootings are...
Is it possible to file an Answer to a Complaint prior to the deadline and still be in default?
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Answered on March 31, 2022
If you filed your answer, do not worry! It often takes time for the clerk's office to process things, but they will enter the date that it was...
My HOA says I must install a 5ft fence and not 6ft like others have?
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Answered on March 31, 2022
HOAs are often little dictatorships. If everyone has a six-foot fence and you're not allowed, maybe there's a case. If some people have six-foot...
What can I do if an ex from many years (10 years) ago keeps popping up at my job and continues to talk bad about me?
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Answered on March 31, 2022
I agree with the cease-and-desist letter, although I am not sure exactly how you would make her stop. It will depend on the specific things she...
How can i file for damages on an invoice for what it will cost to repair?
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Answered on March 30, 2022
An affidavit judgment is one you get just by producing enough evidence right at the start of the complaint that will allow a judge to rule in your...
How do I handle neighbors who will not let me enjoy my rights to my new property/house?
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Answered on March 30, 2022
A quiet title action, which allows a court to determine who owns what land, may be in future.
How long does Judge have to grant or set hearing after a motion is filed?
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Answered on March 30, 2022
In civil actions, a motion filed before a deadline is viewed favorably by the courts, especially the first time it occurs. I would say most judges...
Is this just collection action for a law firm based in FL to take attempt to recover a debt originated from a car loan in MD?
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Answered on March 30, 2022
I agree, this might be a scam. But in any event, tell this debt collector to buzz off if you don't want to be bothered.
If they have your...
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