Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Maryland
I called BGE to have a smart meter installed in my home that currently has a tenant residing in it. When I called I found out that the service was never turned off and although it isn't in my name it is on and in no ones name.
BGE can't turn the service off from the outside for some reason.
Am I committing constructive eviction if I allow BGE to come in to either fix my meter (which is falling off the wall or to give me a smart meter which is my right to choose as a homeowner?) They are obviously going to turn the gas and electric off...my tenant says her application was denied a year ago due to a previous bill. BGE informed me that she has a previous bill that is very high.
Would this be a constructive eviction?
1 Answer from Attorneys
No. From your description of the problem and the proposed correction, there is no need for your tenant to leave the premises. Presumably your lease allows you to make repairs to the property with reasonable notice to the tenant.