Shaneka Johnson

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Maryland

Supreme Court of Maryland

Since 2010

Attorney

Johnson Legal Group, LLC

Current

Coppin State University

B.S. | Criminal Justice / Safety Studies

University of Baltimore School of Law

J.D. | Law

Maryland State Bar Association

Current

Anne Arundel County Bar Association

Diversity and Inclusion Committee

Current

Q. A tenant decides to move out the next day telling the landlord. Does the landlord keep the security deposit for no rent

October 14, 2024

A: In Maryland, a landlord can deduct unpaid rent from the security deposit. The landlord must provide the tenant with an itemized list of deductions within 45 days of the lease ending, and the tenant is responsible for providing a forwarding address.

Q. My apartment is not providing adequate pest control and after 6 months the issue is unmanageable. What can I do?

July 23, 2023

A: Generally speaking, any dangerous defect can be grounds for opening a rent escrow case. Rent escrows allow tenants to pay their rent to the court until the landlord fixes the problem. When the dangerous defect is an infestation tenants must show that at least one other unit is experiencing the same problem. Most district court clerk’s office will offer guidance on how to complete rent escrow forms. Additionally, a tenant may want to contact their county’s code enforcement office to get an officer out to inspect the property.

Q. Is there notice for no right of redemption?

July 16, 2023

A: Generally speaking, the process for an eviction without the right of redemption is the same as any summary ejectment proceeding. Ten-days notice is required prior to filing the petition. Any appeal must be filed within ten days after the final hearing. Eviction is typically scheduled with the local sheriff or constable in the normal course of business. Different jurisdictions have different rules for giving notice to tenants for a scheduled eviction date. However, generally the rules remain the same with or without the right of redemption.