How do I get my security deposit for my apartment back if my landlord keeps it and does not do the work specified in the invoice

By law, a landlord cannot withhold your security deposit without a valid reason. File a complaint against your landlord in small claims court on...

I have been givin a 3 day notice to pay rent will my land loard work with me ?

Your landlord is under no obligation to "work with you". You signed a lease which required the payment of rent under it on a monthly basis. Your...

I got a writ if summons from a Baltimore county court stating i need to reply to something within 60 days

Maryland Rule 2-121 provides: Generally. Service of process may be made within this State or, when authorized by the law of this State, outside of...

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Are tenants responsible to clean comman areas.

Look to your lease to determine who is responsible for what. If the lease is ambiguous, then ambiguities are construed against the drafter..which...

Unit damaged by neighbor's fire - No rental insurance - What now?

Ok...to answer your questions: 1. Not likely unless you contributed to any damages. 2. Not unless your landlord in someway contributed to...

Does my builder have to respond my Lender regarding the formal "closing" of my home?

Get an attorney asap. You have several options which you may pursue. You also may find that some of your subs may attempt to collect on payments...

My landlord has gave me a notice to quit after I had a housing inspector cite violations is this a retalitory eviction

My colleague gives sound advice. Please consult an attorney asap.

What percentage should I receive for rental abatement for emergency lack of services due to cascading sewage flood?

My colleague is correct. Please consult a landlord/tenant attorney in your area asap.

Can the landlord increase my rent if there is a roof leak and leakage into my dwelling

If you have a written lease still in effect -- meaning it hasn't expired, then your landlord cannot unilaterally change its terms, including rent. ...

Look to your lease. In terms of late fees and the due date of your rent, in most leases the controlling date is not when you mailed the rent check...