Can I be evicted in the winter time in the state of Maryland

Yes. The court does have the power to postpone an eviction if the weather is extreme, however you would have to make that request and convince the...

is a landlord legally allowed to charge late fees in a rooming house/house share if a tenant is less than 24 hours late?

It depends on what the lease says. Maryland has no statutory grace period for rent, however, many leases provide for 5 days grace. If there is no...

Can my landlord demand 1 1/2 month's rent for first rent payment after the lease is signed?

It depends on exactly what the lease and the emails between your respective agents say. In general, a lease, once signed by both parties, is a...

How can I get a Notice of Eviction expunged from my record?

Tenant screening services are regulated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Under the FCRA you should receive a written adverse action notice...

Can my landlord make me pay for renovations? I did not know she was going to do them

Tenants are only responsible for damage that they cause, above and beyond ordinary wear and tear. Landlords cannot foist the costs of upgrading the...

In the Maryland District Court cases which have not been served will generally be dismissed a year after the last docket entry. Provided the...

Can I be evicted from a writ that was already paid?

You generally cannot be evicted on a warrant of restitution when the underlying judgment (and all costs) have been paid. There is one exception: if...

Can my landlord take me to court for not paying rent if she has the security deposit?

If you are late on your rent, then yes, your landlord can file a Failure To Pay Rent case. A landlord might do this in order to obtain a judgment...

What do I do?

It's not clear from your question what this $1,300 bill is for. Residential tenants are not responsible for the cost of repairs due to ordinary...

Damaged credit

First, there's some good news: according to FICO - which provides the most commonly used credit scores - multiple inquiries close together (within...