Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Maryland

Rental for summer place

My daugther was to do a collage internship for the police dept in Ocean city Maryland this summer.She was accepted but at the last minute they have canceled her position.She has already given some one down there 1000 in advance for a place to stay and she now refuses to give her the money back unless she finds someone that can take her spot.Nothing was singed and only a phone verbal was given ,what does she do?


Asked on 4/17/08, 9:40 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Walter LeVine Walter D. LeVine, Esq.

Re: Rental for summer place

There are a number of issues, but bottom line is that there may have been an oral contract binding your daughter (offer, acceptance and performance), although contracts for real estate, including leases, sometimes require a writing to be enforced. More information is needed, but I suggest your daughter try to find a replacement roomie ASAP. Litigation over this may cost more in time and costs than the sum involved.

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Answered on 4/17/08, 11:02 am


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