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As a tenant in Maryland, you may wonder about your rights and limitations when it comes to decorating the exterior of your rental property. While personalizing your living space is essential, understanding the extent to which you can display decorations outside your...
Landlords request security deposits to protect against any damages or unpaid rent at the end of a tenancy. However, some landlords in Maryland may illegally withhold a tenant's security deposit for unjustified reasons. If you find yourself in this situation, it is...
The threat of eviction is enough to make anyone's blood run cold. Fortunately, there are plenty of laws in place that stop landlords from having the power to evict anyone for any reason. Thus, it is important for tenants to understand what landlords can and cannot...
While some landlords might accept an oral agreement, most will require a written contract. Before signing this, you need to read it carefully. You can talk to your new landlord if you need to change anything. You can then figure out how to reword the contract to...
Renting allows for more frequent moves and less financial attachment to your location. However, moving gets expensive especially when there are extra fees involved. Understand the basics of your rights when moving in and out of a location to ensure your landlord's...
The state of Maryland faces a bed bug crisis. Bed bugs are parasitic insects that feed on blood. They do not spread diseases, but their bites cause painful, itchy skin lesions. Some people have allergic reactions to bed bug saliva and, in a severe infestation, bed...
Reporting rental payment information to credit bureaus has drawbacks, especially for lower income renters. The National Consumer Law Center has published a paper on the issues presented when rental payment information is automatically reported to the credit bureaus.
These days, it is common to find many stores with online shops where you can easily buy items online. Fortunately, the Fair Credit Billing Act protects consumers who use their credit cards online, even if they use them in stores outside of the state. This includes...
The landlord-tenant relationship has the potential to be complex. There are both personal and legal considerations and spoken and unspoken obligations on both parties' sides. As a result, there is also the possibility of conflict, particularly when landlords fail to...
As a tenant, you have the right to safe living conditions. The apartment you rent should meet all safety standards. It should be in good structural shape and also be in good repair. Sometimes a landlord will fail to maintain your apartment and it becomes unsafe. What...