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No, not if you truly never agreed to the service or charge. An unexpected charge can leave consumers wondering whether a business can simply bill them because it has their payment information. In Maryland, businesses generally cannot use deceptive or unfair practices...
When a business advertises a promotion but refuses to honor it, the conduct may violate Maryland consumer protection law – not just the business's own policies. Depending on the facts and the applicable law, the advertisement and the refusal may raise consumer...
Maryland tenants can take legal action when false property damage claims cause financial loss or other harm. Unfair charges, improper security deposit deductions or false statements may create legal issues for landlords. Learning the available options can help tenants...
Many tenants expect their financial obligations will end once they return the keys and move out. Instead, invoices might show up weeks later for repairs, cleaning, unpaid rent and other charges. If tenants believe those charges are incorrect, they may wonder whether...
Your rent may stay the same while your monthly apartment bill keeps growing. A utility charge appears one month, then a service fee or amenity charge adds more to the total. After several months, the amount you pay may look very different from the rent listed in your...
Debt collection pressure can be frightening, especially when calls, messages or threats start disrupting your work, sleep or family life. The federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act protects you from abusive, unfair or deceptive practices. In Maryland, state...
If a landlord is trying to make a tenant leave their home without going through the court, that is not just unfair, it may be illegal. In Maryland, tenants have important protections against “self-help” evictions, which happen when a landlord attempts to force someone...
Grieving over a dead loved one is already a difficult ordeal. The last thing that you need is the added stress of hearing from a creditor about their unpaid debts. If you find yourself in this situation, it is vital to understand your rights and obligations. You may...
A rent bill should not feel like a mystery. If your apartment balance suddenly includes vague “legal fees,” unexplained service charges or penalties you do not recognize, it is reasonable to ask where those numbers came from. Many Maryland tenants already struggle to...
Natural disasters like floods, fires or severe storms are devastating enough without the added fear of losing your home in Maryland. However, some landlords may use these catastrophic events to bypass legal procedures to remove tenants quickly. Fortunately, your...