Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Maryland

I have a detailed rental contract for a 12 month period. My tenant will be moving out in November and has always paid rent on time. The contract clearly stipulates that rent is due the 15th of every month for the entire term and that the damage deposit will be refunded no later than 30 days after move out and after a proper inspection.

October 15th came in and this person did not pay the rent, when contacted she made up stories as "check in the mail", after days the story switche to "a friend is paying for me" to finnaly bluntly saying, just use my deposit as last month's rent!

I find this unacceptable as it puts me in difficult cash flow situation and potential issue to collect in case there is property damage.

What could I do to enforce the contract and report this incident to affect her rental and credit history?


Asked on 10/23/12, 10:09 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Brett Weiss The Weiss Law Group

You have a breach of contract action, and can sue the tenant. If there are no damages to the apartment such that you would otherwise have to refund the last month's rent, I don't see that you have suffered any damages, however.

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Answered on 10/23/12, 11:10 am


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