What are our options in how to handle this and isn't it illegal for a landlord to charge more if we didn't sign anything?

It's possible your rent was adjusted if your lease expired and you are a holdover tenant (many leases have provisions adjusting rent in those...

What do I need to file with the court for unpaid rent?

A failure to pay rent action is only used when the tenant is actually in possession of the premises. You need to file a civil suit for breach of...

This is a real estate lawyer. My landed is selling the home I occupy without my knowledge what right do I have as a tenant

The new owner buys the property subject to your tenancy and cannot terminate it unless: 1. you are a month-to-month tenant and given sufficient...

No. Interrogatories are served to a party; not a third party. The court has no jurisdiction over Equifax. You really should hire an investigator...

How does the time limit for civil case calculated?

The statute of limitations for a breach of contract action in Maryland is 3 years from the date of the breach. The statute of limitations for...

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You either need to file a Complaint for Repossession for Failure to Pay Rent -- once that happens the court will post the notice, set a court date,...

Your HOA may or may not be responsible for the tree. If there was no notice of the tree being in such a state that it would fall and potentially...

Does opposing party assume the risk when the party noticed to be deposed give notice of a medical condition?

No -- the opposing party does not bear liability. The Plaintiff brought a lawsuit against the defendant, and the defendant has every right to...

My bank account was closed and the manager said I floated checks. I deposited and then write my self a paycheck. I added a 2800

You don't give enough information here. If you're writing bad checks without money to cover the funds, then the bank generally can take whatever...

Should i file a lawsuit to collect loaned money?

My colleague's advice is spot on. I'd add this though -- getting a judgment is the easy part. Collecting on it could very well be a different...