A recent viral social media post advertised “squatter houses” in Maryland for $1,500, complete with changed locks and fake leases. Desperate renters are told landlords can’t legally remove them quickly and might even pay them to leave.

Learn how title problems can delay or derail real estate deals—and what you can do to resolve them quickly and legally. Whether you’re buying your first home or closing your hundredth deal, real estate transactions in Maryland always hinge on one critical detail