Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Maryland
i have a written contract with a tenant who is not paying, but is moving out before she has paid me. can i take her to small claims court for the rent and the money she owes me?
Asked on 4/26/10, 1:10 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Sean T. Morris
Law Office of Sean T. Morris
Yes you can. If you have a written lease, and the tenant has not paid, you can sue, get a judgment, and then try to collect on it. The only question for you is whether the amount she owes is worth your time and effort suing and trying to collect.
Answered on 5/02/10, 7:16 pm