Maryland Eviction Timeline
Step-by-step legal timeline from notice to lockout.
The eviction process in Maryland follows a strict statutory timeline. Landlords must provide proper notice, wait for the notice period to expire, file with the court, and obtain a judgment before a lockout can occur. The timeline below outlines each step in chronological order based on current state law.
Eviction Process Timeline
Notice Period (Nonpayment)
10 days
Notice Period (Lease Violation)
30 days (14 days if clear and imminent danger)
Landlord Can File
Landlord may file after the notice period expires without cure or payment.
Tenant Answer Deadline
5 days
Hearing Timeline
Typically 1–2 weeks after filing in District Court.
Lockout / Physical Eviction
Only the sheriff may execute the warrant of restitution after a court judgment.
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