Can the questions below be enforced? If not, how do I allow my kids to play in street of dead end?

1.) Yes, I suspect the street is a municipal street under the jurisdiction of the local municipality. Local governments often forbid by ordinance...

Is my Notice to Quit legal?

The 30-day notice to quit must be delivered or mailed before the last day of the month preceding the last month of occupancy. So if you want the...

Are they trespassing? If yes, what can we do?

Perhaps the dog owners who live in the community are arguing that the HOA has waived its right to enforce the covenant due to lack of enforcement...

In the middle of the month, I left the apartment I was renting without a written lease. Do I have to pay the full month's rent?

I agree with two (2 of 3) of my colleagues who answered that it is likely you had to give more than 30 days notice in order to terminate your...

Duty of code inspectors to inspect and penalty

Enforcement of codes by a municipality is a discretionary act. Local governments typically can conserve or focus their resources and pick and...

Can a leasing company bill you for an electric bill in their name?

I suspect the landlord or its agent discovered the problem relatively recently and may or could come after you for the other utility bills accrued...

Can I get my security deposit back?

I agree with my colleague in Montgomery Co. The tenants were likely jointly and severally liable for the rent under the lease, so you could sue in...

Who should pay for the bill?

It depends on the State as it is a matter of state law. Maryland follows the Massachusetts rule as several other states do. I am not sure about...

Sublessee skipped out on rent and utility bills and left me holding the penalties and fees.

Despite your likely being jointly or solely liable for the subtenant's damages to the premises and unpaid rent, you may be able to recoup your...

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No, not necessarily, in order for acceptance of a check to create an accord and satisfaction in Md., the notation on the check or an accompanying...

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