Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Maryland

Credit chk request AFTER signing lease.

Maryland; daughter rented a house from private owner. He agreed to rent to her..move in date Sept.1st.07 - Owner and tenant signed lease. Tenant --name removed--daughter) paid first months rent and security deposit of one more month's rent. Next day owner asks her for $50.00. He says its for a credit check/background check for her file. First, isn't that fee high? Normally it is $25. Also, if he runs it and doesn't like what her report states, can he refuse to honor the lease? Thanks! Need answer asap.


Asked on 8/29/07, 6:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert L. Bennett Law offices of Robert L. Bennett

Re: Credit chk request AFTER signing lease.

Don't know Maryland law...suggest you resubmit and put only Maryland on the question regarding state..

In California, usual credit check charge is $35 area, and it is probably written in a provision of lease that credit check must be passed. I am sure that he cam refuse to honor if such a provision exists, and can't refuse if provision non-existent, but check with Maryland attorney.

Good luck!

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Answered on 8/29/07, 6:37 pm


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