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Comprehensive Maryland Rental Court Services

From notice preparation to property repossession, our marketplace connects you with experienced agents who handle every stage of the Maryland rental court process.

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Your entire case, handled for one flat fee.

Notice through resolution: filing, hearing attendance, warrant, sheriff scheduling, and eviction day, run by an assigned professional
Court filing fees, the Maryland DCA-109 service fee, SCRA check, and rush processing included
One price, however your case ends: no per-stage decisions, no surprise bills

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The 8 Stages of a Maryland Rental Court Case

Every case follows a structured legal process. Here is what happens at each stage and what we handle for you.

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Notice to Tenant

Stage 1 of 8FreeRequired Before Filing

Maryland law (Real Property Article § 8-401(c)) requires a 10-day written notice to the tenant before filing a Failure to Pay Rent complaint in District Court. Generate yours with EvictPro completely free, no account needed.

Timeline

Generate instantly. 10-day Notice of Intent for nonpayment of rent (MD § 8-401(c)); other case types follow their statutory notice period

What You'll Need

(3 documents)

Lease agreement
Rent payment records
Rental property registration (number & expiration)

What's Included

Court-compliant notice generation
PDF download for print & delivery
Support for up to 5 tenants
Delivery method documentation
Digital audit trail for evidence

Free with EvictPro. Typically $150 with a paralegal. No account needed.

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Filing with the Court

Stage 2 of 8

After the notice period expires without resolution, we file the complaint for summary ejectment with the appropriate Maryland District Court. All court documents are prepared and filed on your behalf.

Timeline

Filed within 1-2 business days after notice period expires

What You'll Need

(4 documents)

Original notice and proof of service
Signed lease agreement
Rent ledger or payment history
Valid rental property registration certificate

What's Included

Preparation of court complaint
Filing with the District Court
Payment of the base court filing fee
Maryland $5-per-tenant service fee (DCA-109), at cost
Service of summons on tenant

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Summons Issued

Stage 3 of 8

The court issues a summons to the tenant, notifying them of the court hearing date. We ensure proper service is completed according to Maryland Rules and maintain all proof of service documentation.

Timeline

Summons issued within 1-5 days of filing

What You'll Need

(3 documents)

Court-issued summons
Affidavit of service
Case number and hearing details

What's Included

Tracking of summons service status
Monitoring of service completion
Filing of proof of service with court
Preparation for hearing

The court issues the summons and the sheriff serves it after your Stage 2 filing. There is nothing to purchase for this stage.

Included with Filing

Court Hearing

Stage 4 of 8

Our experienced agent represents you at the District Court hearing. We present the evidence, argue for judgment in your favor based on the facts and Maryland law, and handle any tenant defenses raised.

Timeline

Typically scheduled 5-15 days after summons is served

What You'll Need

(2 documents)

All previously filed documents
Financial records and calculations

What's Included

Agent court appearance
Case presentation and argument
Evidence submission to the court
Post-hearing follow-up and order review

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Tenant Response Period

Stage 5 of 8

After a judgment in your favor, the tenant has a statutory period to respond, which may include filing an appeal or satisfying the judgment. We monitor the case and advise you on next steps during this critical window.

Timeline

4-10 days depending on case type

What You'll Need

(3 documents)

Court judgment order
Notice of appeal (if filed by tenant)
Payment records (if tenant attempts to cure)

What's Included

Monitoring tenant response deadline
Review of any tenant filings
Strategic advice on next steps
Preparation for enforcement if no response

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Warrant of Restitution

Stage 6 of 8

If the tenant fails to vacate or satisfy the judgment, we obtain a Warrant of Restitution from the court. This authorizes the sheriff to restore possession of the property to you. Must be ordered within 60 days of judgment.

Timeline

Filed within 60 days of judgment

What You'll Need

(3 documents)

Court judgment
Application for Warrant of Restitution
Filing fee payment

What's Included

Filing of Warrant of Restitution
Payment of warrant fees
Status tracking and updates

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Sheriff Scheduling

Stage 7 of 8

Once the Warrant of Restitution is issued, we coordinate with the county sheriff's office to schedule the possession enforcement. A specific date and time are arranged for the sheriff to carry out the court order.

Timeline

Typically 7-14 days after warrant issuance

What You'll Need

(3 documents)

Warrant of Restitution
Sheriff scheduling confirmation
Property access details

What's Included

Coordination with sheriff's office
Scheduling of possession date and time
Notification to landlord of scheduled date
Pre-possession preparation guidance

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Eviction Day

Stage 8 of 8

The sheriff enforces the order and possession of the property is restored to the landlord. Your agent coordinates with the sheriff on-site to ensure the process is completed properly and possession is formally returned to you.

Timeline

Completed on scheduled date

What You'll Need

(3 documents)

Warrant of Restitution
Sheriff enforcement confirmation
Property condition documentation

What's Included

On-site coordination with sheriff
Formal property possession transfer
Enforcement confirmation documentation
Case closure and final reporting

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Start with the free notice. File only if the tenant does not cure.

Maryland law says your tenant must get a 10-day Notice of Intent before you can take the case to rent court. Generate yours free. If the cure window expires without payment, EvictPro can help with filing, hearing, warrant, sheriff scheduling, and online tracking.

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