Will out-of-state court have jurisdiction over me due to choice-of-law&venue provision in residential lease agreement?
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Answered on October 05, 2023
I see no reason why this Landlord should be suing you in VA. Also, it may be a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act for them to...
Can you be evicted 35 days into a 60-day notice?
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Answered on September 13, 2023
Technically, yes. While you may have been given a 60 day notice, that notice was likely in addition to a previously filed Failure to Pay Rent, or...
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What are my options, the maintenance staff at my agency continues to enter my apartment without notice, warning or knocking?
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Answered on July 11, 2019
Depending on the terms of your lease, you likely have claims for breach of contract, as well as invasion of privacy. I would think that a strongly...
How do I legally remove a non tenant and their property from my home
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Answered on April 26, 2017
To protect you from future claims by her, I would suggest sending a letter to her requesting that she retrieve the property by a certain date, or...
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Can I get my car back?
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Answered on April 26, 2017
If you have proof of ownership, you can likely file a replevin action to seek to recover the vehicle. However, she may defend on the grounds that...
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Can I be evicted without a court order?
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Answered on April 26, 2017
No. For the eviction to be lawful, it must be performed by a Sheriff or Constable pursuant to Court Order. If you are unlawfully evicted, you can...
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Can I sue my landlord if they did not disclose items needing repair prior to the start of my tenancy?
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Answered on April 14, 2017
You may have a claim for the improper withholding of your security deposit depending on the facts of your case. Md. requires very strict statutory...
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Unresponsive marand debtor.
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Answered on April 14, 2017
I concur with the above. I would recommend that you hire a collections attorney. An unresponsive debtor can make collection efforts difficult,...
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Can ex spouse legally notify me if he sends a complaint to a PO box?
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Answered on April 14, 2017
Mailing a complaint/summons to a PO Box is not effective service under the MD Rules. If you receive a copy via this method, you should consult...
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Can a creditor get the judge to dismiss a bankruptcy case?
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Answered on April 14, 2017
In certain scenarios, a creditor can move to challenge either (i) your ability to be discharged in bankruptcy (under 11 USC 727) or (ii) to have a...
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