What is the difference between a recorded condominium declaration and covenant"

What you're referring to is a "Declaration of Covenants." The Declaration is simply the official recorded document which contains covenants. ...

Can a prospect apartment company keep my deposit?

Generally speaking -- application fees are non refundable. Security deposits are refundable and are not to be touched by the landlord until the...

Can my ex wife still use my last name?

Unfortunately, you cannot stop your ex from using your name unless she is doing something fraudulent or improper. I see divorcees keep their...

Is a blog that says I am a scam and a fraud and threatens to harm my reputation if I don't remove my merchandise libel?

Truth is an absolute defense to claims for defamation, libel, slander. If there's any truth to what this person is saying about you, then you...

My paycheck is being garnished, for an eviction in 2004, my ex was the first person listed on the contract.

If two people are on a lease, they are held to be jointly and severally liable for the rent. This is exactly why the landlord is coming after you...

Getting a judgment is always the easy part -- collecting on it is the hard part. The defendant has 15 days from the date the interrogatories were...

If there is a lien on my auto can a credit card judgement take the auto

Credit cards are unsecured debt, which means that a creditor can ultimately attach whatever property available to collect on a debt. That being...

I purchased a car from dealership. Can I return my car and get money back what balance is over?

You're bound by the contract. Your obligation to pay the loan likely still remains and if you trade in your car for a lower payment, you're likely...

Do I have a case against my client claiming he can decide what to pay me, even though he signed a contract.

Your contract controls. However, ambiguities in a contract are construed against the drafter. This means that if there are any "grey areas" and...

Interest is determined by Section 8-203 of the Real Property Article of the Maryland annotated code -- and is currently 3% per annum. It's...