Preparing for the Final Protective Order Hearing
These are the questions that you should be prepared to answer when you have your final protective order hearing.
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Misplaced or Lost Driver's License
Driving without a license is a criminal offense. This article describes how to replace a lost license.
Termination and Modification of Tenancy
This articles lists the requirements for terminating or modifying a tenancy. It also covers what happens if a tenant or landlord dies.
Solving Disputes with Your Neighbors
You can solve many of the problems with your neighbors by following a step-by-step plan. Some of the most common are noise, property boundaries, fences, trees or blighted property.
Montgomery County Landlord Responsibilities
Montgomery County law requires landlords to fulfill certain requirements before and during a tenancy.
Protective Orders - Frequently Asked Questions
This article addresses frequently asked question for protective orders.
Laws Against Housing Discrimination
Federal and state law prohibits discrimination in the rental, sale, advertising and financing of housing on the basis of your race, color, religion, gender, national origin, family status.
Veterans Disability Compensation
Outline of disability compensation for veterans and how to apply.
Using Baltimore City 911 to Report Crimes
This page is designed for neighborhood activists who are calling the Baltimore City 911 system to report a crime, especially to report drug dealing.
Military Divorce: Enforcing State Court Awards under USFSPA
Under certain conditions, a state court may award a portion of one spouse's military retired pay to the other, as part of a divorce order.
How Will Divorce or Separation Affect My Immigration Status?
If you are in the U.S. on a visa that was granted based on your spouse’s application, a divorce or separation may affect your lawful status and ability to stay in the U.S. You must be careful in choosing whether and when to separate or get a divorce. This article will help you weigh your options.
Statute of Limitations
The phrase "statute of limitations" refers to the limited period of time within which you can file a lawsuit against someone who harmed you.
Helping a Friend Who May be a Victim of Abuse
This article gives advice on how to guide your friend toward services that can be of assistance.
Life Estates
A life estate is a type of property ownership where two or more people have ownership rights. The life tenant is the person with the right to possess and use the property for the duration of their life. This means that the life tenant has lifetime use of the property.
Evaluating Legal Websites
This article is intended to help you evaluate legal information that's available online.
Eligibility and Applications for Section 8 and Public Housing
This article focuses on eligibility and application information for rental housing assistance programs.
Parenting Plan
This article describes what a parenting plan is, and how it can be used to resolve child custody disputes.
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.
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) suspends certain civil obligations to enable service members to devote full attention to duty and relieve stress on the family members of the deployed servicemembers.
Essential Services/Illegal Lock-Out
Maryland state law prohibits the landlord from taking possession of the premises or tenant’s property without legal process. Should a lockout occur, the tenant has the right to hire a locksmith, change the locks, re-enter the premises, and hold the landlord responsible for the cost involved.