I have a house guest I want them to leave.

I agree with the previous lawyer. The matter of eviction can get complicated when the question of guest vs. tenant is presented. I cannot tell...

While city and county codes may not specifically address maintenance responsibilities for private roads, they will usually have standards for...

Can my tenants legally withhold rent? What constitutes "safely habitable?" Who determines if the condo is safe?

I was recently in landlord/tenant court in Prince Georges County, MD, and in a similar situation, a judge found that a hole in the ceiling did not...

After 10 years, it is safe to assume that the property is abandoned. Parties do not owe a duty of care with respect to abandoned property. That...

I was on month to month gave notice to move 10 days out. They want me to pay for the next moth not living there is this legal?

If your lease states that you must give 30 days notice, then you are contractually obligated to pay rent for the entire thirty day after the notice...

Yes my wages are garnished,what can I do to make other arrangements to make voluntary payments?

You can contact the creditor for an alternative payment arrangement. Bankruptcy is also an option. You may challenge the validity of the...

What about when extracurricular activities are actually with the custodial parent?

You choose your son's activities during your visitation time. If the class interferes with your visitation schedule but you do not want to...

What are the steps for me to relocate back home with out getting in trouble with the court?? Moving me and my daughter?

You will need to get a court order to modify the existing custody arrangement. Seeking the father's consent will make the process easier, but his...

We broke our lease early because the landlord failed to fix a safety issue. We did not receive our security deposit back.

If it was the landlord's responsibility to fix the gas issue and the landlord failed to do so, then the landlord breached first, possibly relieving...

Montgomery County, Maryland does not require commercial landlords to pay interest on security deposits. Your lease will govern the landlord's...