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Housing - Local Laws

Rental and housing laws vary from county to county. Local laws are one of the three different types of law that may apply to your rental or housing situation.

Maryland Intestacy Law

When someone dies without a will (intestate), their property distribution follows a legal hierarchy. Spouses, children, parents, siblings, & others inherit based on specific rules. Learn more about intestacy law in Maryland.

Finding Case Law

Case Law is made by judges. Case law is made up of the published opinions of a court on a particular case. Opinions are written explanations of why the judges decided the case the way they did.

Mobile Home Law

Special issues and protections for mobile home owners who lease or rent a site for residential use and reside in a mobile home park.

Common Law Marriage

A "common law" marriage cannot be created in Maryland. However, Maryland does recognize as valid, common law marriages created outside of Maryland if the legal requirements of the other jurisdiction have been met.

Youth Health Law

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.

Guardianship of a Minor - Frequently Asked Questions

Guardianship is a legal process where the court appoints a person to manage a minor’s personal affairs (non-financial decisions), financial affairs, or both. This article addresses some frequently asked questions.

Home Modification Self-Help Guide

Sometimes as people age, their physical abilities fail and may make it difficult, or even impossible, to stay in their homes without some changes or modifications to the home.

Voting after a Criminal Conviction

In addition to the general requirements you must meet in order to vote in Maryland, there are special rules if you have been convicted of certain crimes and/or are currently under certain restrictions within the criminal justice system.

Veterans Benefits for Survivors and Dependents

This article provides a overview of key VA survivor benefits, including the Survivor Pension, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), Aid and Attendance benefits, and the Housebound Allowance.

Subleases, Subtenants and Roomers

A sublease is an agreement in which the original tenant leases to a subtenant all or part of the rented premises for all or part of the remainder of the original tenant's term.