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Do I need to pay the Maryland Collection Agency for a bill that they say wasn't paid back in 1989 and in my fathers name?
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Answered on October 02, 2013
If this was a judgment, judgments in Maryland are good for 12 years -- and can be renewed. If it is not a judgment, then certainly the collection...
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If I paid a lawyer $1000.00 fee for a case and
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Answered on October 02, 2013
You should -- as reimbursement for the fees you had to pay your attorney.
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What is the difference between Dismissing a Case With Prejudice and Dismissing a Case WithOut Prejudice?
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Answered on October 02, 2013
With prejudice means that the Plaintiff cannot re-file the action and it is permanently dismissed. Future action is prevented. Without prejudice...
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Can I be sued for breaking a lease for an apt. when it was infested with bed bugs.
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Answered on October 02, 2013
I'm not licensed in your state. However, in most states, if a problem involving the habitability of rental residential property arises, tenants...
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Can my landlord lock me out and remove my property from my apartment for rent owed to him without legally evicting me in court?
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Answered on October 01, 2013
No. This is an illegal eviction, and you have remedies available to you.
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HI. I am on a 1 year lease agreement, put in a 60 day notice to move out. The landlord "states "they never received my rent for
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Answered on October 01, 2013
Anybody can sue anyone for anything. It's a matter of whether there's a viable cause of action. If you can demonstrate that you've paid -- by...
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Is it legal for your landlord to go through your personal items once evicted??
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Answered on October 01, 2013
Was this a legal eviction? Did your landlord file the appropriate paperwork with your local court to evict you? Because in most states (and I'm not...
Fence permit denied in neighborhood with an HOA but there are no regulations about fences in the CC&R's
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Answered on October 01, 2013
CCR's are typically general -- while architectural guidelines are more specific. Your HOA's CC&R's or bylaws likely has an appeal process or...
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What is proper notice when terminating a month to month lease as a tenant and can a text message suffice as notice?
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Answered on October 01, 2013
In Maryland you need 30 days notice or typically one month's rental period. Thus, if you gave notice on August 13th, you're in reality giving...
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My son performed for a coworkers wedding with a promise to be paid upon return, but has not been paid., what can he do?
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Answered on October 01, 2013
Your son can initiate a small claims action against this person to be paid for his fee.
