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[ ... ]
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[ ... ]
Changes to Maryland Landlord/Tenant Law Announced
- October 4, 2021
- Landlord Law
Maryland has announced significant changes to the state’s Landlord/Tenant law, and all landlords need to become familiar with these modifications. As of October 1, 2021, changes will be implemented that impact the[ ... ]
Proposed Changes to Maryland Eviction Rules
- February 25, 2021
- Landlord Law Real Estate
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, changes to Maryland eviction rules have been proposed. Citing the worsening housing situation due to the virus, state lawmakers and rental housing advocates recently unveiled the “2021 Housing Justice Package.” The package includes se[ ... ]
Maryland COVID Eviction Rules
- August 29, 2020
- Landlord Law
The COVID-19 pandemic has created problems and confusion for both landlords trying to collect rent and for tenants who are struggling to pay it. The fact that Maryland COVID eviction rules keep changing adds to the confusion. Tenants who become ill or lose their jobs due to th[ ... ]
The Top 5 Legal Mistakes Maryland Landlords Make
- June 18, 2020
- Landlord Law
While it is nice to earn income by renting property, it won’t be worth it if you make legal mistakes and end up being sued in a landlord-tenant dispute. If you are considering becoming a landlord in Maryland, it makes sense to consult a sk[ ... ]
What Are Replevin/Detinue Actions?
- May 10, 2019
- Landlord Law
If another person has taken — or borrowed and refused to return — property belonging to you, you may be wondering whether you have legal recourse to recover the item or items. Yes, you do, in the form of replevin and detinue actions. These two types of cases are very simi[ ... ]
Understanding a Tenant’s Right of First Refusal
- March 8, 2019
- Contract Disputes Landlord Law
Our Maryland lawyer can help you with the complex issues involving the first right of refusal in a rental agreement in Baltimore City and the City of Takoma Park in Montgomery County. The concept behind the right of first refusal is fairly straightforward: Contractua[ ... ]