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[ ... ]
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[ ... ]
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[ ... ]