Questions answered by Debra Sue Friedman

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Is there legal action I could take against the builders of my house?

Debra's answer | Answered on March 21, 2012

I am not entirely clear on the facts. You have a flood certificate that says you were in zone X, but the 2005 flood zone map indicates you were...

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Can a verbal agreement be enforced when the time period for the agreement is up or 7 years later after the agreement expired

Debra's answer | Answered on March 21, 2012

I agree that a contract for the sale and purchase of real estate must be in writing. Having said that, I am curious about the bank's statement you...

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I signed a peronal guarantor for a school..i was an employee..she (the school) defaulted.now after me..collectors..what can i do

Debra's answer | Answered on March 17, 2012

I agree that you should consult an attorney to review the guaranty agreement to determine if there's a way out. As for your houses, they may or...

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Late on mortgage and house was robbed

Debra's answer | Answered on March 17, 2012

You need to determine if your insurance premium has been paid. Was your lender paying your insurance through an escrow account or were you paying...

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In Md can my landlord charge me 125 per pet per month? I thought it was only a deposit that can be charged.

Debra's answer | Answered on March 17, 2012

Is this a change to your current lease? Did you have the pets when you moved in? If you had the pets when you moved in, and the landlord was...

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If it is the 8th of the month and i am month to month can the landlord txt a 30 day notice based on the rent being paid on the 8

Debra's answer | Answered on March 12, 2012

The short answer: Unless the notice to quit was issued for cause, a 60-day notice to quit must be delivered on or before the 1st of the month...

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How do I get out of an LLC and move the address to another state?

Debra's answer | Answered on March 03, 2012

Per the MD LLC act, a member may withdraw upon proper notice to all other members, unless the Operating Agreement provides otherwise. If there is...

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Can the seller sale a home and decide whom goes on deed?

Debra's answer | Answered on February 14, 2012

Perhaps. Does the contract restrict its assignability? If so, the seller may be able to demand that the deed be conveyed in strict adherence to...

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Does an assignment have to be recorded in land records with the county for it to be legal or can you just draw up a document?

Debra's answer | Answered on February 05, 2012

What type of assignment is involved? If it is an assignment of the re-fi deed of trust, it does not have to be recorded. If you're talking about...

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Can a landlord charge court costs on the 2nd of the month if i have a 5 day grace period in maryland?

Debra's answer | Answered on February 03, 2012

Does your lease require that rent be paid on the first of the month, but that a late fee is not assessed until the 5th of the month? That is not a...

Debra Sue Friedman's Answers (281)

Is there legal action I could take against the builders of my house?

Can a verbal agreement be enforced when the time period for the agreement is up or 7 years later after the agreement expired

I signed a peronal guarantor for a school..i was an employee..she (the school) defaulted.now after me..collectors..what can i do

Late on mortgage and house was robbed

In Md can my landlord charge me 125 per pet per month? I thought it was only a deposit that can be charged.

If it is the 8th of the month and i am month to month can the landlord txt a 30 day notice based on the rent being paid on the 8

How do I get out of an LLC and move the address to another state?

Can the seller sale a home and decide whom goes on deed?

Does an assignment have to be recorded in land records with the county for it to be legal or can you just draw up a document?

Can a landlord charge court costs on the 2nd of the month if i have a 5 day grace period in maryland?