Are late fees allowed when check was mailed, and thus arrived late?

Late fees can be imposed when the payment is received late. It doesn't matter when the payment was mailed. If the payment is not received within...

Is it legal for an apartment to keep your security deposit when you haven't been approved or denied for an apartment

A security deposit is technically your money....it's given to the landlord to cover potential damage that may be caused to an apartment. Thus, you...

Can a person hire an attorney as an absentee? Can it be accomplished through mail, phone and fax? Including signed contract?

I'm not sure what you mean via absentee. Some attorneys are completely comfortable in dealing with clients via the phone and/or e-mail so long as...

Can i get a payment plan?

If you caused the damage and are at fault then you are responsible for paying for it. Nobody is required to accept a payment plan in lieu of the...

How many days notice do I need to get out of a month-to-month lease?

If there is no provision in your old lease (the terms of which would still control) which states the amount of time you are required to give to...

I . ve been married for one month and my spouse moved in my house . i want a divorce , do i half to wait a year to file ?

It depends on the grounds for divorce. When a divorce is filed on certain grounds, i.e. adultery, you don't have to wait a year before filing.

Should the county furnish me a new home? Are who should be responsible

No. Why would you think the county has an obligation to provide you with a new home? As for termite damage; each time you obtain a new...

Can I sue for emotional stress due to him holding part of my deposit. and only giving me 3 1/2 weeks to move.

No. First of all it's very hard to prove emotional distress. Secondly, your damages would have to be so severe that your emotional stress caused...

My colleagues are correct. Maryland is an "at will" employment state...which means, unless you're a protected class, then you can be fired for...

I am currently renting a property that is going into foreclosure, what rights do I have?

Do you have a written lease? What kind of notice was posted? Are you on a month to month tenancy? Normally, your obligations would not change...