I want to rent my house to a company using it for alternative living business. Is this a commercial or personal lease? Thanks

First of all, have you checked your locality's zoning ordinance/regulations to determine if the use as described is permitted? If not, you could...

I lived in an apartment for six years & it had (stains) normal wear and tear. Is replacing the carpet my security deposits job?

By Maryland law, your landlord has 45 days within which to send you an itemization of damages charged against your security deposit. The question...

After we cancelled Direct TV 20 year membership, they sent us a bill they say is for movie rentals from 13 years ago

This sounds sketchy. As my colleague said, the statute of limitations is three (3) years. If the company brings an action against you, you likely...

What are my options when I bought a high-end commercial fridge from craigslist and I received a lower-end model?

Small claims is reserved for actions where the value is $5000 or less. You likely can bring an action against this guy for damages arising from...

How do I transfer a real estate with existing mortgage to an LLC?

More than likely you will need your lender's approval before any such transfer can occur. You'd be wise to review your loan documents before...

My roommate invited her boyfriend to enter my room to get an item that I was storing for her. is that a violation of privacy?

To terminate a month-to-montht tenancy (which is what you have with no written contract), you only need to give 30 days written notice...or the...

I broke my lease before the end of the original term, can the landlord sue for anything beyond lost rent?

Lost rent, costs and attorneys' fees are likely if the case goes to litigation. You might also be responsible for any damages above normal wear...

If you think the work was done horribly or improper, you are going to need an "expert" opinion to corroborate your assertions. You also need to...

Unfortunately, suck it up and tell the judge that you forgot. When you were sent an order for jury duty, that's a court order -- and frankly, you...

I WENT TO SMALL CLAIM COURT LOSS. I FILED A MOTION I BELIEVE WILL BE DENIED WHAT ELSE CAN I DO . I FILED INITAL CLAIM IN BALT CO

Small claims actions are subject to de novo appeals. What "de novo" means is that you basically can file an appeal (within 30 days of the date of...