Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA)
Benefit amount varies depending on individual and household circumstances.
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Smoke Alarms and Sprinkler Systems
Residential requirements for smoke alarms and sprinkler systems
Veterans Pension Benefits
Veterans pension benefits are calculated by the Veteran's Benefits Administration.
Seizure of Tenant's Possessions for Failure to Pay Rent
Distress for rent is a court procedure in which the landlord seeks to seize and sell certain of the tenant's possessions which are on the leased premises.
Service and Certificates of Service
Service is the act of providing documents to the required people (usually, the other parties or their lawyers) involved in a legal matter. The general purpose of service is fairness.
Rent Court and Eviction Cases
The article describes the process of going to rent court. Landlords can take their tenants to rent court to evict them for nonpayment of rent.
Protective Orders
There is a multi-step process that you must follow to get a domestic violence Protection Order against the alleged abuser (also called the "Respondent").
Frequently Asked Questions About "Service of Process" in Maryland
"Service of Process" is making sure the other side gets a copy of the papers you are filing (for example, a complaint).
Protective Orders - Frequently Asked Questions
This article addresses frequently asked question for protective orders.
Extreme Risk Protective Orders (ERPO)
This article provides an overview of Extreme Risk Protective Orders (ERPO). An ERPO is a court order that temporarily requires a person to surrender any firearms or ammunition to law enforcement and not purchase or possess firearms or ammunition.
Shielding or Sealing a Case Record
Court records are generally open and accessible to the public. This article provides information on how to seal or shield your case records from public view.
Preparing for the Final Protective Order Hearing
These are the questions that you should be prepared to answer when you have your final protective order hearing.
Failure to Pay Rent
This article describes the procedure for eviction for failure to pay rent, known as "summary ejectment".
Artisans' and Mechanics' Liens
Artisans' and Mechanics' Liens are a way for workers to make sure they get paid for their work.
Home Improvement: Contract Tips
Improving your home is a key part of home ownership. When using a contractor understanding the contract is key.
Buying or selling a used car in Maryland: Private sale
This article covers a simple scenario: "As is" sale of a car to a stranger. Steps and required documents are explained.
Driving a Car in Maryland
What does Maryland require to lawfully drive a car? Registration, title and license plates; an inspection; a valid driver’s license; an emissions test; and insurance.
10 Tips on Hiring and Working with a Contractor
Follow these 10 tips as you hire a building contractor.
Cosigning a Loan: Risks and Benefits
A cosigner is someone, often a family member, who helps a borrower get approved for a loan, by agreeing to repay the loan if the borrower does not.
Affidavit Judgments
This article discusses Affidavit Judgments, what they are, how to get one, and available defenses.