Defenses to Failure to Pay Rent Actions in Maryland Landlord Tenant Court
by
LaVonne Torrence Berner on Apr. 06, 2019
Summary: The law provides for certain situations in which an amount otherwise owed for rent is either excused altogether, or cannot be enforced (at the time), due to technical failures by the landlord.
The law provides for certain situations in which an amount otherwise owed for rent is either excused altogether, or cannot be enforced (at the time), due to technical failures by the landlord. When these situations exist, they are called “defenses.” While not all defenses excuse the obligation to pay rent, they can extend the time the tenant has to pay the rent or provide leverage for a workout agreement. Sometimes the case can be dismissed. Read More.
