Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

Staying with parents

Can my parents ask for rent money if I am over 30 and staying with them?


Asked on 2/04/07, 3:38 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Bill Wood Law Office of William C. Wood, LLC

Re: Staying with parents

Certainly. In most cases, parents have no legal obligation to support their adult children. Assuming you have the capacity to work and/or support yourself, they have no obligation to provide you with free housing.

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Answered on 2/04/07, 3:53 pm
Nakia Gray Law Office of Nakia Gray

Re: Staying with parents

There is no legal reason why parents cannot require anyone staying with them, regardless of whether or not the person is their child, from paying rent.

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Answered on 2/04/07, 4:51 pm


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