Resolving Landlord-Tenant Disputes in Court
- October 2, 2025
- Landlord Law
As a landlord, you hope you’ll never have to pursue legal action against a tenant. But there may come a time when you need to remove a tenant from your property, and in order to do that, you’ll have to obtain authorization from the court. The District Court of[ ... ]
When Can a Landlord Evict a Tenant?
- October 2, 2025
- 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[ ... ]
Eviction in Maryland: What Landlords Need to Know
- September 27, 2025
- Landlord Law
Leasing a property can be an excellent way to make passive income. If everything goes smoothly and the tenants comply with the agreement, you can collect rent every month without needing to do much more than provide property maintenance. But what if a tenant breaches their[ ... ]
Maryland Landlords Must Now Provide 60–90 Days’ Notification of Rent Increases
- September 25, 2025
- Landlord Law
Every Maryland landlord needs to be aware that, as of October 2023, there are new laws about the written notice required anytime a Maryland landlord wants to increase rent. Failing to give tenants adequate notice can lead to legal issues, so it’s good to be familiar with[ ... ]
Just Cause Eviction Law Defeated
- September 16, 2025
- Landlord Law
In early 2023, a Maryland bill was introduced that would have allowed for the creation of local laws requiring Maryland landlords to provide just cause for refusing a tenant’s lease renewal. In early April, the bill died without a vote. As a result, Maryland HB 684/SB 504[ ... ]
Access to Counsel in Evictions Gets Legislative Funding Through 2027
- September 16, 2025
- Landlord Law
Maryland landlords may now have a harder time than before when it comes to evicting tenants for failure to pay rent and other lease violations. Maryland bill SB0756 extends funding for providing tenants who can’t afford a lawyer with legal representation in eviction proce[ ... ]
Rent Escrow in Landlord Tenant Court
- September 15, 2025
- Landlord Law
Maryland landlords have obligations when it comes to promptly repairing a rental property. If you fail to repair serious issues soon enough, you can find yourself facing rent escrow in landlord-tenant court. It’s important to understand your legal obligations in[ ... ]
Landlords: Attract and Retain Quality Tenants with These Lease Strategies
- September 5, 2025
- Landlord Law
As a landlord, you know that a good tenant can make your life significantly easier — and that a bad tenant can make it a lot more complicated. A well-crafted lease goes a long way when it comes to attracting quality tenants and convincing them to continue to rent from you[ ... ]
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[ ... ]