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.
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Notario Fraud
This article describes notario fraud, or immigration legal services fraud, and what to do if you are a victim of notario fraud.
Enforcing Court Orders - Divorce, Child Support, and Alimony Cases
When a former spouse fails to comply with a court order, the other spouse may ask the court for help getting the former spouse to comply.
Traffic Citations
This article describes traffic citation procedure in Maryland.
Rental License Requirements
Learn about rental license requirements, including county and municipal requirements, and discover related resources.
Alimony in Maryland
Alimony is a periodic payment by one former spouse to the other to provide an opportunity for the recipient spouse to become self-supporting.
Landlord Responsibilities
Landlords are responsible to collect and handle security deposits in strict compliance with the law, to maintain certain records and receipts, and to post or provide certain information for tenants.
The Basics of Starting Your Case
Things to consider before filing a lawsuit.
Juvenile Record Expungement Checklist
For a court to order a juvenile record expungement, the judge must make the findings and consider the factors explained in this article.
Mobile Home Right of Entry
Mobile homes parks have specific laws for right of entry.
Frequently Asked Questions about Utilities for Landlords and Tenants
Utilities are essential services necessary to make a dwelling livable. These include electricity, gas, water/sewage disposal, and trash collection.
Filing Criminal Charges in Domestic Violence Cases
This article describes the options for criminal charges a victim may wish to pursue against an abuser.
Retaliatory Evictions
It is against the law in Maryland for a landlord to evict a tenant just because the tenant has brought suit against the landlord or participated in a suit against the landlord.
How can I remove my DNA sample from the Statewide Database?
If your DNA was taken as part of the arrest you are trying to expunge, you may wish to request your DNA record to be expunged as well.
Which records can be expunged?
Usually the verdict or outcome of your case determines whether specific records can be expunged. This article discusses the different types of records and whether they are eligible for expungement.
Forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in the State of Maryland
One or more people may form an LLC. This article will be most helpful to a single owner, also called a “member,” who wants to form an LLC.
Contracts
This article defines a contract and discusses some of the common legal issues in contract law.
Breach of the Lease
This article describes the conditions and requirements for a landlord to evict a tenant for breaching the lease.
Failure to Pay Rent
This article describes the procedure for eviction for failure to pay rent, known as "summary ejectment".
Marriage License and Ceremony
How to get a marriage license in Maryland, and who is allowed to officiate the marriage ceremony.