Maryland Eviction Laws
Maryland's eviction law varies significantly by county.
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Key Rules
- Notice Period
- At least 1 month notice for month-to-month tenancy (2 months in some counties)
- Just Cause Required
- Yes in Montgomery County and Prince George's County; no statewide requirement
- Cure Or Quit Period
- 10 days for nonpayment of rent (statewide); varies by county for other violations
- Eviction Process
- Filed in District Court; tenant has 4 days to respond to summary ejectment
Applicable Statutes
Failure to pay rent: landlord may file for repossession after tenant fails to pay rent; notice requirements vary by county. In most counties, landlord must give at least 10 days written notice.
Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-402
Tenant holding over: landlord may file for repossession if tenant remains after lease expires and landlord provided proper notice of non-renewal.
Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-402.1
Just cause for eviction in certain counties: Montgomery County and Prince George's County require just cause for eviction of tenants in covered rental units.
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