Landlord & Tenant Law
Our Maryland and Washington DC lawyers intimately understand the real estate nuances associated with land transactions. Our dedication to your valued interests, as well as working towards a smooth transaction that align with your long-term goals.
From the first residential purchase to the complex commercial sale, our team will be there with professional legal guidance and insight from beginning to end. Why wait to hire a real estate attorney until an issue arises that jeopardizes the deal or puts you at risk for breach of contract and or other civil claims? Call us today.
A residential lease agreement in Maryland must contain:
- A statement that the premises will be made available in a condition permitting habitation, with reasonable safety, if that is the agreement, or that is not the agreement, a statement of the agreement concerning the condition of the premises;
- The landlord’s and tenant’s specific obligations as to heat, gas, electricity, water, and repair of the premises;
- A receipt for the security deposit.
Both landlords and tenants have rights in Maryland and the District of Columbia. There are far less disputes between the parties in cases where the landlord uses a lease agreement that spells out these rights. Speak to an experienced real estate attorney in a matter of hours for a 30-minute consultation about your landlord tenant matter.
Maryland Zoning Laws and Ordinances
Maryland zoning laws and ordinances are designed to protect the quality of life, public health, safety, and welfare of residents in Anne Arundel, Charles, Montgomery, and Prince George’s County. This is accomplished through the effective application and enforcement of the each County Zoning Ordinance development standards; Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission certified site plan requirements; and emergency vehicle access. The Zoning Division Staff perform zoning reviews of plan applications prior to permit issuance which includes coordinating with the Sign Review Board governing the placement of signs on commercial buildings and the Telecommunication Tower Committee regulating the placement of communication towers throughout the counties in Maryland.
The Department of Permitting, Inspection and Enforcement is the County’s enforcement arm that is charged with handling complaints against both residential and commercial business owners of each county. The County will impose hefty fines against the owner even in those instances where the owner did not know the law. It is best not to attempt to handle these complaints by yourself. The laws are often confusing to a lay individual homeowner or business owner. There are similar regulations and laws for the residents and business owners in the District of Columbia. You can save yourself thousands of dollars and unnecessary delays in your project by consulting with a real estate attorney. Contact me to schedule a consultation. I represent clients in their application and appeal at the Board of Appeals and Administrative Hearings of the appropriate county in Maryland and the District of Columbia.