Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Maryland

I am a landlord, I being sue in a court of Maryland, for an old sec. deposit that have not paid due to big damages on my property, I lost the first demand by the tenant only because she denied receiving my letter of claim for the damages while she provided me only with a PO BOX No, that you can�t certify anything, based on that one I appealed, I was never inform or got any correspondence from that court now this person is suing me the using the first finding as a proof, my questing is does this person has merits, can I defend myself with the appeal that I lost but this tenant is using the old case


Asked on 7/22/11, 3:40 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Phillip M. Cook Cook Legal Services, LLC

It is impossible to answer your question without knowing more about your case, viewing the court filings associated with it, etc. My suggestion would be to HIRE A LAWYER to review these documents and represent you in Court. Your chances of success are MUCH greater if you have a lawyer.

I assume that your lease states that any attorney fees you have to spend to enforce the terms of the lease will be paid by the tenant. If not, you need to have a real estate lawyer prepare a form lease that you can use with future tenants so you don't get yourself back in this type of situation.

Best of luck.*****The above is for informational purposes and does not create an attorney-client privilege.******

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Answered on 7/24/11, 8:56 pm


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