How to Resolve Property Line Disputes in Maryland
- September 23, 2025
- Real Estate
Property line maps show clearly where one property ends and another one begins. Unfortunately, the real world doesn’t come with easily identified lines. Unless your property ends at a natural boundary like a river or a cliff face, it can be hard to know what belongs to yo[ ... ]
What Is a Breach of Contract in Real Estate?
- September 18, 2025
- Contract Disputes Real Estate
A breach of contract in real estate happens when one party involved in a real estate agreement does not fulfill their contractual obligations. This can create significant challenges for buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, or other parties, often leading to disputes[ ... ]
Understanding Easements and Rights of Way in Maryland Real Estate
- September 15, 2025
- Real Estate
Unless you’re a real estate professional, you might have only a passing familiarity with the terms “easement” and “right of way.” However, if you own real estate, you may one day find yourself embroiled in a dispute involving one (or both) of these key concepts. S[ ... ]
Can I Change Lawyers Before Filing an Appeal?
- September 10, 2025
- Real Estate
After an unfavorable verdict, you have the right to change lawyers before filing an appeal. Some individuals choose to hire new legal representation for appeals, recognizing that appellate work requires different skills from trial court advocacy. Understanding when and how[ ... ]
Can I Appeal a Civil Court Decision in Maryland?
- September 10, 2025
- Real Estate
If a Maryland civil court issues a ruling against you, you have one automatic right of appeal. Successfully navigating the Maryland civil appeals process requires strict attention to deadlines, procedural rules, and strategic decisions that significantly affect your case. I[ ... ]
What to Do if Your Neighbor Builds on Your Property in Maryland
- September 7, 2025
- Real Estate
If you are a property owner in Maryland, your home and the property on which it sits may be the most valuable things you own. You might be planning on leaving this property to your children to help them thrive someday, or sell it to supplement your retirement. So when a nei[ ... ]
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[ ... ]
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[ ... ]
What Is an Action for Partition?
- August 26, 2022
- Real Estate
An action for partition is a lawsuit brought by a party (or parties) against another to force the division or sale of real estate. These actions can arise when two or more people co-own property and are in dispute over what to do with it. Sometimes co-owners of homes where[ ... ]
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[ ... ]