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The Maryland rental business can be quite popular for many landlords looking to cash in on passive income. However, as a tenant, it's important to know your rights regarding what your landlord can and cannot do. Just as you're expected to pay for your rent each month,...
Once a Maryland property owner accepts payment for the rent of a home or apartment, they're considered to have entered into a landlord-tenant agreement. While the laws regarding landlord and tenant relationships do vary slightly from state to state, one thing they all...
Protect Yourself
When you move into a apartment or other rental unit, take photos of the conditions of the floors, walls, and appliances. Do the same when you move out! After you have moved all of your belongings out of the unit, take photos of the conditions. Proof that the unit was in good condition upon move out will help if your landlord decides to keep some of your security deposit.
When you rent an apartment in Maryland, you have certain rights as a tenant. This includes the right to live in a safe, habitable environment. If your landlord refuses to provide that, you might have to pursue legal action. Can you force a landlord to make repairs?...
SVO recently filed suit on behalf of our client, Carla Beckford, who was a tenant at the Wellington Gate Apartments in Baltimore. The Complaint against the owner entity and Hendersen-Webb, Inc. alleges that the conditions of the Apartment were deplorable and included a rampant rodent infestation.