by Longman & Van Grack, LLC | May 15, 2019 | Blog, Business & Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Real Estate
Lis pendens is the legal property situation in Maryland where there exists “a pending lawsuit, referring to the jurisdiction, power, or control which a court acquires over property involved in a lawsuit pending its continuance and final judgment.” (DeShields v....
by Longman & Van Grack, LLC | Oct 31, 2018 | Blog, Business & Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Real Estate
Legal disputes and lawsuits over property rights and real estate are common problems for many property owners in Maryland. Maryland property disputes can include property access/property line disputes (such as fence disputes, quiet title/adverse possession lawsuits,...
by Longman & Van Grack, LLC | Jun 15, 2017 | Blog, Business & Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Real Estate
Lawsuits regarding property disputes, property boundaries, adverse possession, quiet title, and fence laws in Maryland are not uncommon. These Maryland property lawsuits and property boundary legal disputes often involve neighbors questioning the true legal boundaries...
by Longman & Van Grack, LLC | May 27, 2016 | Blog, Real Estate, Sports & Recreation Law
Summer unofficially starts on Memorial Day Weekend. As the weather is warming up in most areas, people will begin to head to rivers, lakes, ponds, pools, and beaches this weekend. With this water pilgrimage in mind, it’s important to follow the safety laws which...
by Longman & Van Grack, LLC | May 26, 2016 | Blog, Business & Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Real Estate
The Maryland Attorney General, Brian Frosh, is taking action against a Rockville home builder stating that in Maryland “home builders must be registered prior to entering into contracts with consumers and constructing their homes.” The Maryland Attorney General’s...
by Longman & Van Grack, LLC | Jan 24, 2016 | Blog, Business & Civil Litigation, Business & Corporate Issues, Real Estate
Laws within different jurisdictions in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC mandate the shoveling and removal of snow from public areas and sidewalks adjacent to and on an owner’s/operator’s property. Different jurisdictions throughout Maryland, Virginia,...
