Whether or not a duty arises at common law (i.e. not created by contract) is a factually-driven analysis. The words and actions of the parties...

Is it illegal in Maryland for a female (age of 16) to engage in sexual intercourse with a man who is 20 turning 21?

The age of consent in Maryland is 16, provided that the older partner is not in a position of authority (e.g. teacher) relative to the younger...

The short answer is "probably yes." But there are a litany of issues you must consider. How is the property currently titled (e.g. did your...

No! An easement is a right of use and access -- it is not "ownership." The easement holder (the beneficial estate) cannot make alterations to the...

With narrow exceptions, easements are created by a writing which is recorded among the public land records. An easement burdens the servient...

Can the will administrator, who is my sister, use a "quit claim" to put my brothers on the deed to our father's house?

Entitlement to the house depends entirely on (1) the language of the deed; and (2) the wills (if they exist) of the decedents. It is very likely...

You may appeal the decision of the ALJ to the Circuit Court. The appeal will not be "de novo" -- which means you will not have the opportunity to...

If HVAC is provided in the lease and it fails to cool the house, what must the landlord do?

The rights and obligations of the landlord is governed primarily by the written lease. Bring the least to an attorney for a consultation. A few...

Suing the "founder" of a fake non-profit organization ?

While I certainly agree with your sentiment -- folks who perpetrate fraud deserve what's coming -- it does not appear that you suffered any damage...

What rights do I have for a vacant, not maintained property that hangs over my property line?

You must sue to establish your boundary. Allowing your property line to be ignored may result in the diminution of your property rights (by...