I need help from mdshooters' lawyers ASAP

[Spot77]

....regarding evictions in Anne Arundel County.

Some squatters are taking me broke.

PLEASE pm me ASAP if you have experience in this area.

 

[backnblack]

Squatters= Trespassers IMHO

Call the cops...

 

[Lou45]

....regarding evictions in Anne Arundel County.

Some squatters are taking me broke.

PLEASE pm me ASAP if you have experience in this area.

Spot, you may want to try "Lawyer56", he is a member of this forum.

 

[Safetech]

Squatters= Trespassers IMHO

Call the cops...

All depends.

I'm not a lawyer. (And therefore am not going to attempt to give "legal advice") But as a locksmith for over 30 years, I've been involved in many evictions. (Mostly in Baltimore City and Baltimore County)

Generally, if the "squatters" did not break in (IOW - someone - previous tenant, etc. "let them move in") and they have "taken up residence", the landlord usually must go through eviction proceedings to get them out.

Yes. I know that sucks. But that is generally the way the law works.

If the landlord locks the out, they could end up with the court allowing them to stay - for free - for a time determined by the judge. (Not to mention possible monetary damages - especially if the people "claim" that anything of theirs is now missing/damaged.

Again... sucks! But the system is stacked against the landlord - especially in the city. And too many people know how to "play the system".

Not sure how it works in AA Co.. But I would tread very lightly here, or it could end up being a very costly mistake.

Now if they kicked in a door, and are just "flopping" there (as far as I know) all bets are off. Call the cops.

 

[Name Taken]

Squatters= Trespassers IMHO

Call the cops...

Not really.

Once they make a payment it's a civil issue and needs to be handled via an eviction typically.

I'm sure you'll get good advice shortly.

 

[Fodder4Thought]

Oh, man, that sucks.

Are they actively sucking you dry, or just occupying space that should go to a paying tenant?

 

[Auckland]

I can show up with a hockey mask and chain saw.

 

[MauiWowie]

need details?

Where these renters that signed a lease and are now not paying?
I had a "professional" renter in one of my properties that cost me $15K
being a landlord can be great and can be a nightmare. Document everything with registered mail and lots of pictures. Begin the eviction process.
I wish you the best. I ended up paying my renter $2k to leave so it would save me money.... It sucks that every law out there is for the renter and not for the owner.

I now have 3 properties that sit empty all for sale b/c of this one renter... I'm done with being a landlord

 

[Nanook]

I now have 3 properties that sit empty all for sale b/c of this one renter... I'm done with being a landlord

Spot - yeah, that sucks.

Maui - perhaps renting to military folks would be a good bet for you if you are somewhat close to a base.

 

[jmira]

Time for a 'training event' to happen in the back yard Spot..

 

[jaypark]

give them a 'pay rent or quit'... gives them 3 days to pay up or leave... then formal eviction notice... if its your first go around definately use a lawyer... or if theyre zombies I can eradicate them for you... for a small fee... that may or may not be a tax write off... wait I forgot who was in office... the small fee is accompanied by a larger excise and import tax... so go with the lawyer

 

[Llyrin]

My sister had a roommate who did not pay rent for a few months in a row. She was told by the PG Police that, after they have lived there 90 days, you have to give them 30 days' notice (even if you never charged them a dime). That means, if someone is NOT on a lease (as a favor, or month-to-month renter), you can give them 30 days before eviction. If they are on a lease and they are not paying, I'm certain you'll need to go through the landlord-tennant eviction process.

 

[jaypark]

My sister had a roommate who did not pay rent for a few months in a row. She was told by the PG Police that, after they have lived there 90 days, you have to give them 30 days' notice (even if you never charged them a dime). That means, if someone is NOT on a lease (as a favor, or month-to-month renter), you can give them 30 days before eviction. If they are on a lease and they are not paying, I'm certain you'll need to go through the landlord-tennant eviction process.

the legal term is 'standing' and yes that is pretty much correct

 

[T-Man]

Sorry Spot, I'd love to help but its not my area at all.

You can check out here for info:

http://www.courts.state.md.us/district/forms/civil/dccv082br.html

If they are squattters as in, just moved in without permission, that's a different story.

 

[CrabbyMcNab]

What happened to the time when you could go into a place you own and throw the dregs out on their @$$?

 

[clandestine]

Im not an attorney but I am good at making someone scared.

 

[rj1974]

I have some ummmmm questionable friends that are often bored if you need to have someone go make a visit.

 

[scrovak]

Im not an attorney but I am good at making someone scared.

+1.


Also, for those who rent to others, because leases are so difficult, a well-kept secret is the effectiveness and actionability of a 'Contract to Lease' which is entirely and immediately actionable as a contract (as soon as the contract is violated) as opposed to the d**k-in-the-pencil-sharpener process that is lease law.

 

[MikeTF]

Have you considered taking up the hobby of bee keeping or roach farming?

 

[BurtonRW]

PM sent.

-Rob