Eviction Coordination & Compliance
Maryland requires a court order for every eviction, no exceptions. We handle the filing, the notices, and the deadlines so the process holds up from day one.
Free 15-minute call. No obligation, no sales pitch.
The Administrative Side of a Hard Process
We handle the administrative and filing process. Legal fees and court costs are billed separately, and we don’t provide legal representation, but you’re never guessing what to file or when.
Notice Preparation
The required written notice, sent correctly and on time, before any case gets filed.
District Court Filing
The complaint prepared and filed with Maryland's District Court, the only body that can grant possession.
Hearing Coordination
We track the court date, keep your documentation organized, and coordinate with your attorney if one is needed.
Move-Out Coordination
If it gets to a warrant of restitution, we coordinate the legal move-out and get the unit turned around.
There Is No Shortcut, and We Don't Try to Find One
Maryland’s Tenants’ Bill of Rights spells this out plainly: a landlord cannot remove a tenant without a court order, period. Changing locks or cutting off utilities isn’t a gray area, it’s illegal.
- Court order required: a landlord can't remove a tenant without a judgment of possession and a warrant of restitution from the District Court. Self-help tactics like changing locks or shutting off utilities are illegal.
- 10-day notice for nonpayment: before filing a failure-to-pay-rent case, the tenant gets written notice of the amount owed and 10 days to pay it. The notice can only include base rent, not late fees or other charges.
- 6-day notice before the scheduled eviction: once a warrant of restitution is issued, the tenant is entitled to written notice before the initial scheduled eviction date, at least 6 days under state law.
- Right of redemption: a tenant can usually stop the eviction by paying everything owed plus court costs before it happens. This doesn't apply if they've had three or more nonpayment judgments in the past 12 months and we ask the court to deny it.
- The tenant may have a right to counsel: income-eligible tenants can access free legal representation through Maryland's Access to Counsel in Evictions program, which can affect how the case moves.
From Notice to Resolution
Required Notice
Once rent collection and outreach haven’t resolved it, we send the required written notice and start the clock the law requires.
Filing & Hearing
We file the complaint with the District Court and track the hearing date, keeping your documentation organized and ready.
Judgment & Move-Out
If the court grants possession and it isn’t resolved through redemption, we coordinate the warrant of restitution and the legal move-out.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I just change the locks if a tenant stops paying?
How much does eviction coordination cost?
How long does the eviction process take?
Can a tenant stop the eviction after a judgment?
Will the tenant have a lawyer?
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