In February 2023, Silverman Thompson initiated an action in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County on behalf of its client, a 105-year-old World War II Veteran. As alleged in the lawsuit, Silverman Thompson’s client had lived in the same home since 1960, which had been owned by his parents. Following…
What if I purchase a home “as-is” and later discover latent defects that are significant and expensive to repair? Buyers can submit to mediation through Maryland REALTORS® to recover damages associated with latent defects not disclosed at the time of sale. In the State of Maryland, the standard Residential…
How can you register a rental property in Baltimore City? Effective January 1, 2019, all non-owner-occupied dwelling units, regardless of whether it is a single-family or multi-family dwelling, must be licensed and registered in Baltimore City. What are the steps to receive a rental license from the Department of Housing…
How do you remove a squatter in Maryland? When an empty residential unit or vacant buildings become occupied by a person other than an authorized tenant, they are often referred to as a squatter. Squatter law in Maryland does not allow you to remove the unauthorized person without utilizing the…