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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...
A frozen account can leave you wondering how you will pay rent, buy groceries or cover other basic needs. In Maryland, a debt collector usually cannot restrict access to your funds simply because they say you owe money. For most private consumer debts, the creditor...
Sometimes, debt collectors take advantage of vulnerable people in Maryland to collect payments. However, state and federal laws prohibit them from using threats, intimidation or lies to pressure you. Identifying illegal behavior is the first step toward protecting...
Congratulations to our attorney Matt Vocci in obtaining a $289,293.94 judgment on behalf of a tenant against a landlord/property management company! The case was based on about $178 in illegal overcharges. No one took Mr. Deaver seriously until he fought back. The...
VoyageBaltimore recently featured an interview with Attorney Jane Santoni. Discover her journey, her work, and the mission that drives her.
Mistakes in credit reports can cause big problems, even in areas that don’t seem related to money. Many employers look at credit history when hiring, especially for jobs involving money or sensitive information. Errors on a credit report can unfairly hurt someone’s...
Here is some important information from our friends at the FTC about your rights regarding background checks, including tenant background checks. Tenant Background Checks and Your Rights Disputing Errors on Your Background Check Report If you believe your rights have...
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.
Yesterday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) sued a group of debt buyers, including Midland Funding, for violating a 2015 consent order with the CFPB and for violating the Consumer Financial Protection Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. You can...
This past session, Maryland legislators passed a bill that will offer greater protections to mobile home purchasers and owners. The law, which goes into effect October 1, 2020, will prohibit mobile home retailers from steering purchasers to certain lenders or products...