In the last couple of years, the topic of eviction and tenants' rights has bubbled up in the news here and there. With moratoriums staving off landlords from evicting people who have since lost their income, there is a backlog of appeals from both sides of the rental...
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Month: February 2022
Do you have a slumlord?
You have likely heard the term "slumlord" in movies and television shows. The entertainment industry dramatizes these situations, but they are not all wrong. Renters have a right to a safe and healthy home. Laws order property owners to maintain habitable conditions...
How may a car repossession affect a cosigner?
Maryland’s laws allow creditors to repossess vehicles when borrowers’ accounts become delinquent. The Maryland Department of Labor’s website notes creditors may also repossess a vehicle if a borrower violates other terms in an agreement. If you cosigned for a borrower...
How many calls are too many from a debt collector?
Debt collectors can be aggressive when trying to contact you and talk about the money you owe them. They may call you multiple times a day and at different numbers. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau explains federal law does protect you against harassment from...