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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...
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...
Landlords must fulfill certain obligations toward tenants. The law enforces these rules so that renters have basic protections. The poor are most vulnerable to predatory landlords. That said, any renter could wind up in a situation that requires legal help. Landlord...
As a renter, you have a reasonable expectation of privacy, but your landlord also has a right to enter the property to perform general maintenance, provide for the safety of occupants and show the property to potential buyers. Many tenants are unclear about the laws...
When you lease an apartment, you do so for a specified amount of time, usually a year. But what happens if circumstances arise that make it necessary for you to move out ahead of time? For instance, you may receive a promotion that requires you to relocate. Or your...
Landlords have a legal responsibility to keep the property in a habitable condition. If the landlord or property manager fails to make necessary repairs in a timely manner, Maryland tenants may have recourse. Failure to follow the proper channels and simply...
Renting in Maryland can be tough when there is a downturn in the economy. Sometimes, tenants feel like they have to just accept landlord discrimination and retaliation in a tight housing market. In reality, you shouldn't put up with these abuses, and landlords must...
Landlords in Maryland usually ask their tenants to pay a security deposit equivalent to one month’s rent when leases are signed, but they may ask for more when the tenant owns pets or has a troubled credit history. However, Maryland tenant law states that the amount...
When you rent a home in Maryland, there are some rights that you have as a tenant. You should be able to live in a peaceful environment without the fear of someone causing trouble or invading your privacy. Your landlord has rights to the property too, but they might...
It isn't uncommon for Maryland landlords to make changes to their lease agreements. However, those changes generally cannot go into effect until after an existing lease expires. You may want to take a closer look at what your options are in the event that your...