Breaking a lease agreement (Glenn Dale: attorney, home, buying)

[Staceyree]

I rent from someone I have known for a long time and when the lease was signed, we also made verbal agreements. He didn't stick to any of his and when the time came to re-visit the agreement (as agreed) I told him I could no longer afford the home and was looking for something cheaper. This was almost 2 months ago. He said he understood and even had a buddy interested in buying the house. I have since found a cheaper home and he badmouthed me to my prospective landlord even though he told her he wouldn't hold me there. She rented to me and now he says he'll see me in court. In Maryland, what are my rights?

[RoadTripGurl]

Unfortunately, without anything in writing its' your word against his. Unless you provided him a notice in writing claiming that the landlord broke a covemnant of quiet enjoyment or something like that, it's hard to get out of it. You would have had to give your landlord plenty of notice and a detailed written explanation for your files or the courts sadly, will not have sympathy.

[bande1102]

I'm not a lawyer, but used to play one....nah, just kidding. I was actually a police dispatcher and used to get calls about this all the time. The consumer protection division of the MD State Attorney's office has info re landlord/tenant disputes and you might find it helpful.

http://www.oag.state.md.us/Consumer/landlords.htm

there's a little tab on what constitutes an agreement, breaking a lease,etc. There was also a landlord tenant commission that would act as a mediator in landlord/tenant disputes. If you scroll to the bottom of the page on the link above, there are mediation offices that will try to help you, too.

Good luck.

[Imstuck]

I am seperated any my ex-wife signed my name to her new lease agreement with out me knowing. I just found out how do I get my name off the lease.

[Politicom]

Looking for information on the Glenn Dale Hospital property that has been abandoned.I am referring to the complete land coverage,building information and I am NOT an urban explorer of any kind.I am interested in blue prints,repair possibilities or any information regarding the renovation of the properties. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.Thank you.

[Chris-Kim]

Originally Posted by Staceyree

I rent from someone I have known for a long time and when the lease was signed, we also made verbal agreements. He didn't stick to any of his and when the time came to re-visit the agreement (as agreed) I told him I could no longer afford the home and was looking for something cheaper. This was almost 2 months ago. He said he understood and even had a buddy interested in buying the house. I have since found a cheaper home and he badmouthed me to my prospective landlord even though he told her he wouldn't hold me there. She rented to me and now he says he'll see me in court. In Maryland, what are my rights?

The fact that you could no longer afford the home doesn't give you a right to break a lease. Verbal agreements are not binding. If something's not in writing, it never happened. Take this as an expensive lesson.