Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Maryland

i have a written contract with a tenant who is not paying, but is moving out before she has paid me. can i take her to small claims court for the rent and the money she owes me?


Asked on 4/26/10, 1:10 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sean T. Morris Law Office of Sean T. Morris

Yes you can. If you have a written lease, and the tenant has not paid, you can sue, get a judgment, and then try to collect on it. The only question for you is whether the amount she owes is worth your time and effort suing and trying to collect.

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Answered on 5/02/10, 7:16 pm


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