Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Maryland

Re: Landlord Defaults on Mortgage

Generally speaking, a tenant should always make sure to keep records sufficient to prove that he/she has been making all rental payments due under a lease. In cases of foreclosure on residential real property, a foreclosure purchaser may (or may not depending on facts) be able to terminate a lease with a tenant. Such lease termination would have to be preceded by some type of written notice. Thereafter, a tenant could be removed by legal proceedings undertaken in the district court. Normally, this process would take several months. There are many issues to be concerned about, including whether or not a tenant in such situation can get out of the lease. Much would depend on the exact facts of the particular case, the language in the lease, the codes of local jurisdictions, etc. You should contact an attorney quickly to obtain advice as to your particular situation.

I would be happy to chat with you quickly about this matter on the telephone without cost. Let me know if I may be of assistance. Otherwise, you may find that your local county bar association has an attorney referral service that permits you to obtain a short consultation with an attorney for a small minimum charge. I can be reached at:

Lawrence R. Holzman

Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, P.A.

6404 Ivy Lane, Suite 400

Greenbelt, MD 20770

(301) 220-2200

fax (301) 220-1214

Disclaimer: Please note that the posting of this response is not intended to constitute legal advice. You should contact an attorney to obtain information applicable to your situation. This posting is not confidential or priviledged and does not create an attorney/client relationship.