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An overview of federal, state, and local minimum wage and living wage laws.

This articles lists the requirements for terminating or modifying a tenancy. It also covers what happens if a tenant or landlord dies.

This article describes the conditions and requirements for a landlord to evict a tenant for breaching the lease.

Improving your home is a key part of home ownership. When using a contractor understanding the contract is key.

The Maryland Court of Appeals has held that medical care is the responsibility of the parent. This article outlines some rights in regard to minors.

"Bullying" occurs when you are repeatedly harassed or intimidated by another student. Bullying includes threats and nasty remarks as well as physical actions like pushing or hitting, written conduct, and damaging your property.

Both parents have a legal duty to support their child based to their ability to provide that support. Since 1990, Maryland has had child support guidelines in effect, which provide a formula for calculating child support based on a proportion of each parent's gross income.

For minors who want emancipation from their parent or guardian. Depending on age, minors have the right to make some independent decisions.

The following rental housing laws and rules apply specifically to residents and property in Baltimore County. Maryland state law may also apply. Some of these rules only apply to residential property.

Bankruptcy laws help people who can no longer pay their creditors get a fresh start – by liquidating assets to pay their debts or by creating a repayment plan.

With a few important exceptions, all the property that was acquired during a marriage is considered marital property.

The following laws and rules apply only to residents or property in Prince George’s County. Note that the following rules apply only to Prince George’s County, and do not apply to any other areas of Maryland.

Maryland and federal laws about lead paint are designed to reduce childhood lead poisoning. This article describes the duties of landlords and property owners of residential housing built before 1978.

A description of county laws and rules apply only to residents and property in Anne Arundel County.