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Getting collection calls can feel stressful, and many people worry most about one thing: can a debt collector take part of their paycheck? In Maryland, a collector can garnish your wages only if they sue you, win the case and get a judgment. Knowing the rules helps...
Debt collectors can be intimidating when they demand payment for your debts. But what happens when they call you at work? As a consumer, federal and Maryland state laws offer you protection from debt collector misconduct. These laws outline the actions a collector can...
VoyageBaltimore recently featured an interview with Attorney Jane Santoni. Discover her journey, her work, and the mission that drives her.
In Maryland, laws protect tenants and ensure fair treatment and safe living conditions. The Maryland Tenant Bill of Rights helps tenants understand their rights and hold landlords accountable. These rights apply to all residential tenants in the state and offer...
Collection calls are frustrating and sometimes downright frightening. Collection companies call people at home and at work. They may threaten to take legal action against individuals. They can attempt to garnish wages or place liens against property. Most people...
Dealing with debt is stressful enough without facing harassment or unfair treatment from collectors. Unfortunately, some collectors cross the line, using threats, repeated calls or misleading information to pressure you. These actions can create emotional and...
As a tenant, you deserve to live in your home without fear of retaliation from your landlord for standing up to your rights. Unfortunately, some landlords push back against renters who ask for essential repairs, report unsafe conditions or exercise their legal rights....
When a debt collector contacts you, any conversation that you may have with them can be stressful and emotional. If you feel you are being treated unfairly, your first instinct might be to lash out. While frustration is understandable, responding with anger can hurt...
If you believe someone has misused your personal information to open accounts or obtain loans, placing an identity theft alert on your credit report offers important safeguards. It instructs lenders to take additional steps to verify your identity before approving new...
One of the biggest issues tenants face when moving is getting their security deposit back. Some Maryland tenants have to pay up to two months’ worth of rent for their security deposit. For many tenants, just one month of rent is a lot of money that they want back. ...