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[ ... ]
What to Do if Your Co-Owner Refuses to Sell or Buy Out Your Share
- September 6, 2025
- Business Litigation
As the co-owner of a business, you have agreed to share its profits and losses with another party and make joint decisions about how it will be run. What happens, though, in the event that you or your fellow co-owner no longer wishes to run the business together? No matter[ ... ]
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[ ... ]
Mechanic’s Lien Notice Requirements in Maryland
- May 12, 2025
- Business Law
If contractors or suppliers are not paid for the work they have done, they have the legal option of pursuing a mechanic’s lien to secure payment. But what is a mechanic’s lien, and why is it important for contractors? A mechanic’s lien is a tool that offers protection[ ... ]
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[ ... ]
Common Construction Disputes and Effective Resolution Methods
- April 30, 2025
- Business Litigation
Working with a construction company to build a home or business location — or renovate an existing one — has its advantages. However, new construction isn’t without downsides, and one of those is the possibility of disputes and disagreements. When you understand some[ ... ]