Small business disaster recovery plans
- February 1, 2016
- Business Formation & Planning
Small business owners in Maryland may want to consider developing a disaster recovery plan in case of an emergency. For a small company, the loss of productivity that could result from a broken server, a severed relationship wit[ ... ]
Study Highlights Problem of Baltimore Rental Housing
- January 29, 2016
- Landlord Law
In December, the Abell Foundation published the results of a year-long study conducted by the Public Justice Center and Right to Housing Alliance that revealed Baltimore City’s eviction rate is a[ ... ]
Tenant Screening in Maryland
- December 16, 2015
- Landlord Law
Some benevolent landlords are willing to take a chance on a tenant who has a less-than-ideal background, especially when that person is likable or charming. However, a potential tenant’s criminal history, credit score, and rental history shouldn’t be disregarded, which mak[ ... ]
How to Write a Business Plan
- December 11, 2015
- Business Law
If you’re thinking about starting a business and have some time off for the holiday season, now’s the time to start putting your ideas on paper. December is National Write a Business Plan Month, and entrepreneurs who sort out their plans this month can sta[ ... ]
Maryland man files class action lawsuit against AOL
- December 8, 2015
- Contract Disputes
A Maryland man who is representing himself has filed a class action lawsuit against AOL, which was formerly known as America Online, for breach of contract. The man claims that AOL customer service representatives misled him abo[ ... ]
Maryland Security Deposit law
- December 2, 2015
- Landlord Law
Security Deposit Basics First-time landlords know that security deposits can help pay for damage to property and be used to cover a tenant’s non-payment of rent. What landlords may not realize, however, is that Maryland’s security deposit laws are a bit more comp[ ... ]
SITEC Consulting LLC
- November 25, 2015
- Client Spotlight
We know we owe our success to our clients. We are happy to help them in all their professional endeavors, whether as small business legal advisers or as attorneys on Maryland landlor[ ... ]
How to start a business plan
- November 18, 2015
- Business Formation & Planning
Many new business owners have trouble knowing how to write or even start writing a business plan for their new venture. Some then decide to just dive in without a plan. Business plans help owners and others to understand the dir[ ... ]
Rental Property Maintenance: Is DIY the Best Approach?
- November 9, 2015
- Landlord Law
When you own rental property, you’ve got three options for handling maintenance and upkeep: Do it yourself Hire a maintenance person Hire a property management company whose services include maintenance. The rig[ ... ]
6 Ways to Increase Your Business Credit Score
- October 28, 2015
- Business Law
In the first few years after opening a small business, many entrepreneurs find they need additional resources to stay afloat. A small loan or buying additional equipment on credit may help businesses weather the lean startup period. But without a good business credit score, en[ ... ]