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When a landlord delays unreasonably or refuses to repair a condition which threatens the life, health or safety of the tenant, the rent escrow law provides several remedies, including the payment of rent into court so that the accumulated funds may be used to pay for repairs.

There are times when a tenant needs a cosigner. Sometimes a tenant, through frugal spending habits, can actually pay the required rent, but doesn’t meet the basic income requirements of the industry.

People often wrongly assume that any discrimination by a landlord is illegal. “To discriminate” means simply to distinguish among available choices. Some of these distinctions are lawful; others are not.

Learn about who is eligible to register to vote in Maryland, how to register, what identification you need to vote, and your options if there are issues with your registration status and you have to use a provisional ballot.

Credit Counseling Agencies are nonprofit agencies that help debtors work with creditors to arrange a repayment plan as a means of reducing their debt without filing for bankruptcy.

This article discusses issues involving Social Security benefits, SSI and the prison population.

Learn about your options if your new car needs major repairs.

What does Maryland require to lawfully drive a car? Registration, title and license plates; an inspection; a valid driver’s license; an emissions test; and insurance.

How to keep your pet safe in a Domestic Violence situation

A will is a written legal document that states what you want done about various topics after you die.  A will can include your wishes about what happens to your belongings (called the "estate"), and about who will care for any minor children.

For a number of reasons, personal injury is an area of the law that is generally not suited to self-representation. This section will give you an overview of the law, give you some tips on things to look out for and help you to find an attorney.

If your earned income falls below certain levels, you may qualify for a reduction in taxes and possibly a refund.

Information on ordering or downloading tax forms, filing electronically, and finding a tax preparer.

Divorce mediation is an out-of-court process in which spouses meet with a neutral third party (the mediator) to identify issues of dispute, discuss possible options, and negotiate a separation agreement. The objective of mediation is to achieve an agreement where the parties themselves have control over the terms.

Maryland law restricts reading, writing, or sending a text message, or using a handheld telephone, while operating a motor vehicle.

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. The court can appoint one person to manage the minor’s personal affairs and another person to manage the minor’s financial affairs. The court can also appoint two people as co-guardians to share the guardianship responsibilities. The court is the ultimate guardian and will monitor the guardianship.