Handling Repairs as a Landlord
- May 11, 2025
- Landlord Law
A landlord has a duty to offer housing that is habitable — specifically, the landlord must “repair and eliminate conditions and defects which constitute, or if not promptly corrected will constitute, a fire hazard or a serious and substantial threat to the life, health[ ... ]
The Responsibilities of a Rental Property Owner
- May 10, 2025
- Landlord Law Real Estate
Owning a commercial or residential rental property in Maryland comes with responsibilities. The most basic responsibility is proper upkeep and maintenance, to ensure the tenants can use the property as intended. Additional responsibilities are defined by federal, state, and[ ... ]
Maryland Landlord Insurance/Homeowners Insurance
- May 9, 2025
- Landlord Law
Many Maryland landlords own and rent out properties as their primary source of income. Others may only rent out a single unit as a side income and may not even consider themselves landlords. However, whenever someone else is paying to live in a property you own, it’s extr[ ... ]
Common Construction Disputes and Effective Resolution Methods
- April 30, 2025
- Business Litigation
Working with a construction company to build a home or business location — or renovate an existing one — has its advantages. However, new construction isn’t without downsides, and one of those is the possibility of disputes and disagreements. When you understand some[ ... ]
When Do You Need a Real Estate Attorney in Maryland?
- April 28, 2025
- Real Estate
When do you need a real estate lawyer? The first thing that comes to mind may be representation when you are buying or selling a home. This is certainly important, but it’s far from the only way that working with an attorney can benefit you. So when do you need a real est[ ... ]
How to Resolve a Lease Dispute
- April 27, 2025
- Landlord Law
Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, a lease dispute can be stressful, disruptive and a source of unnecessary expense and hassle. Fortunately, if you are faced with determining how to resolve a lease dispute, you don’t have to deal with it alone. Maryland lan[ ... ]
Protect Yourself from Unfair Contracts
- December 15, 2023
- Contract Disputes
Our Maryland Business Lawyers Can Help Protect You Against Unfair Contracts As a business owner, you will enter into a number of contracts -- leases, supplier agreements, employment contracts, and more. A contract legally entered into is supposed to protect all[ ... ]
How to Review a Commercial Lease Agreement
- December 15, 2023
- Business Law
It is good to know how to review a commercial lease agreement because it serves as a foundation of your relationship with your tenant. Given the economy, a prospective tenant may want to move into a smaller space. Landlords may be eager to keep or attract tenants, given how[ ... ]
How Do You Resolve a Partnership Dispute?
- February 28, 2023
- Business Law
How Do You Resolve a Partnership Dispute? This question is one many partners face at one point or another during the life of their partnership. Disputes are inevitable, but they do not have to mean the dissolution of the partnership. There are things you can do[ ... ]
Can an LLC Hire an Independent Contractor?
- February 28, 2023
- Business Law
Startup businesses and small firms frequently find themselves needing more people in the early stages of operations. For limited liability companies (LLCs) with low cash flows and few benefits to offer yet, hiring independent contractors can seem like a good compromise. Bef[ ... ]