The Role of Wrongful Detainer in Landlord-Tenant Law
- April 4, 2016
- Landlord Law
In April 2015, Washington D.C.’s FOX 5 reported an odd story about a Prince George’s County woman who claimed squatters had taken over her home. She and her sister had owned the[ ... ]
Landlords and Lead Paint
- February 3, 2016
- Landlord Law
Lead poisoning has been a topic making headlines lately, with the discovery of widespread lead contamination of the water supply in Flint, Michigan. The p[ ... ]
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[ ... ]
Rental Licenses
- January 20, 2016
- Landlord Law
Some of the most common questions we are asked by Maryland landlords pertain to licensing – and that’s understandable, considering requirements for rental properties may vary considerably from one county to the next. Aside[ ... ]
Rent Escrow in Landlord Tenant Court
- January 19, 2016
- Landlord Law
In February 2015, a wave of brutally cold weather caused water pipes to burst throughout Maryland, affecting homes, businesses, s[ ... ]
Resolving Landlord-Tenant Disputes in Court
- January 15, 2016
- 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 Maryland, 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[ ... ]
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 compl[ ... ]
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 right sol[ ... ]
Maryland Landlord Insurance/Homeowners Insurance
- October 30, 2015
- Landlord Law
In September, the Maryland Association of Realtors reported about 32,000 homes were on the market in Mar[ ... ]