Questions answered by Brandy Ann Peeples

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Can I get severance pay from employer or sue them for been laid off?

Brandy's answer | Answered on July 09, 2013

Maryland is an "at will" employment state, which means you can be fired for any reason or no reason at all, provided the reason is not...

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Do you have to pay lawyer invoice if there was never a Retainment Agreement signed?

Brandy's answer | Answered on July 09, 2013

If the attorney performed work for you, then the attorney is entitled to be compensated for such work. The key will be whether the fee charged was...

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Real estate lease

Brandy's answer | Answered on July 09, 2013

For your own peace of mind, and to ensure you follow your municipality's laws on landlord/tenant issues, please consult a lawyer. I do not advise...

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I have a tenant in my house in Volusia County, Florida. She has not paid the rent as agreed. What do I do?

Brandy's answer | Answered on July 09, 2013

Hire a lawyer in Florida and then file an eviction action for nonpayment of rent.

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Not sure how much to except in a settlement...

Brandy's answer | Answered on July 09, 2013

Settlements buy certainty. Going to trial is highly unpredictable -- you could have the strongest case in the world and still risk losing, and you...

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Hi, my sister and I are apartment hunting and we found a beautiful one that we love. The day that we went there the price for it

Brandy's answer | Answered on July 09, 2013

It is impossible to determine whether your "hold" paperwork was for the purpose of holding the apartment for someone else or holding the rent at...

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Rented a unit at the beach in Delaware.

Brandy's answer | Answered on July 09, 2013

You need a Delaware attorney. You may also want to review your rental agreement to determine if the landlord reserved any rights to...

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I was terminated due to a false accusation that I attempted to strike a co-worker. What can I do?

Brandy's answer | Answered on July 09, 2013

Maryland is an "at will" employment state. This means that you can be fired for any reason or no reason at all, so long as the basis for the...

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Is there a pro bono attorney in Baltimore County, Maryland who may represent my daughter in an SSA overpayment case of $36,000 ?

Brandy's answer | Answered on July 09, 2013

Contact the Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland: www.probonomd.org or Maryland Legal Aid: www.mdlab.org

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Neighbor Tree Fell on my fence. Can I sue him or go after his insurance company?

Brandy's answer | Answered on July 09, 2013

File a claim with your insurance company.

Brandy Ann Peeples's Answers (4281)

Can I get severance pay from employer or sue them for been laid off?

Do you have to pay lawyer invoice if there was never a Retainment Agreement signed?

Real estate lease

I have a tenant in my house in Volusia County, Florida. She has not paid the rent as agreed. What do I do?

Not sure how much to except in a settlement...

Hi, my sister and I are apartment hunting and we found a beautiful one that we love. The day that we went there the price for it

Rented a unit at the beach in Delaware.

I was terminated due to a false accusation that I attempted to strike a co-worker. What can I do?

Is there a pro bono attorney in Baltimore County, Maryland who may represent my daughter in an SSA overpayment case of $36,000 ?

Neighbor Tree Fell on my fence. Can I sue him or go after his insurance company?