Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Maryland

Tresspassing and Loitering

I live in an apartment complex in Prince George County, MD. 1 month ago, our landlord implemented a security agency patrol in our neighborhood. Since then, the security officers (some which are armed)are telling residents who are standing on the stoop,talking amongst themselves or out watching their underaged children play in the streets, that even if they pay rent, they are tresspassing and loitering in front of their own residences. I have read the lease which states that loitering and tresspassing is blocking the entrance while preventing anyone from entering the premises or standing in front with no purpose. Can they make us move from in front of our own buildings even though we live there? Is this legal? Do the residents have any legal recourse against management?


Asked on 7/07/04, 12:33 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alton Drew Alton Drew, LLC

Re: Tresspassing and Loitering

It sounds like you are simply out enjoying the common areas of the rental property. Unless your lease specifically says that you cannot use these areas, then you have a right to occupy them.

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Answered on 7/08/04, 12:24 am


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