Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Maryland

Our son just turned 18 and will not listen to our house rules and hasent for some time we hve caught him smoking pot in or house several times and he is cuss us and throw things and we have walls and doors that are full of holes from him and we are now having trouble with our other son who is 11 and thinks it cool so i would like to know i we are able to kick our 18 yr old son out ....Thanks for your help and advice


Asked on 12/06/11, 8:21 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Cedulie Laumann Arden Law Firm, LLC

I am sorry to hear of the current stress within your family. 18 is the age of majority in this state. While the law may impose some obligation to support a child while 18 and in high school (say if they turn 18 during their senior year), generally speaking if your child is an adult and out of school no legal obligation remains to support or house.

Outside of a legal analysis, your family may benefit from a respected counselor/therapist/pastor or other trusted person helping you set loving consequences and deal with the destructive behavior you describe. Parenting isn't always easy, is it?

The above general information isn't intended as specific legal advice and doesn't create any attorney/client relationship.

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Answered on 12/07/11, 3:50 pm


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