When Can a Landlord Evict a Tenant?
- November 16, 2018
- Landlord Law
Although most landlords would agree that it’s far better to have a long-lasting, profitable relationship with a steady tenant, there may come a time when evicting a tenant is the most tenable option for your property, security, and profitability. But evicting a tenant is not[ ... ]
Will You Be a Pet-Friendly Landlord?
- November 9, 2018
- Landlord Law
For many Americans, pets are considered a part of the family, and they would not consider living in any home without their fur-bearing companions. Chances are good that many of your potential tenants will also be pet lovers. More than half of all Americans own pets, and nearly[ ... ]
Maryland Association of Paralegals
- October 30, 2018
- Lusk Law News
On September 18, 2018, Lusk Law’s paralegal,[ ... ]
What Does Baltimore’s New Inspection Law Mean for Smaller Landlords?
- September 24, 2018
- Landlord Law
A new law in Baltimore is requiring landlords of smaller rental properties to get their apartments inspected. The uncertainty of these i[ ... ]
New Rules for Landlords in Howard County
- July 27, 2018
- Landlord Law
On June 4, 2018, the Howard County Council passed new landlord-tenant regulations as outlined out in Bill No. 20 -2018. The bill includes new regulations for landlords and tenants, including specifying the powers and duties of the[ ... ]
Client Spotlight: Through the Garden
- July 24, 2018
- Client Spotlight
Lusk Law, LLC, regularly shines the spotlight on one of our clients. For this month’s spotligh[ ... ]
What You Need to Know If You Run a Horse Boarding Facility
- July 2, 2018
- Business Law Equine/Animal Law
Maryland has many protections, regulations, and guidelines regarding the care of horses. Several of these directly im[ ... ]
Client Spotlight: Media to Memories
- June 22, 2018
- Business Law Client Spotlight
Lusk Law, LLC, serves a wide array of business clients. We regularly highlight one of the community’s promising businesses in our Client Spotlight. This month, we’re shining the spotlight on Media to Memories, LLC. Media to Memories is a photo-organizing business based i[ ... ]
Know Your Rights with the Right of First Refusal
- June 18, 2018
- Landlord Law
“Daunting,” “baffling,” and “headache-inducing” are just a few of the words used to describe the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA) (also called Tenant’s Right of First Refusal), which covers the buying or selling of a single-family residential rental prop[ ... ]
City Council Bill Enhances Requirements for Baltimore Landlords
- May 22, 2018
- Business Law Landlord Law
Baltimore City Councilman Bill Henry introduced a bill this year that would require licensing and inspection of all private rental properties. Currently, landlords with one- and two-unit rental properties are exempt from those requirements, but those are the properties that mo[ ... ]