Eviction court is a judicial proceeding that can be initiated by either the landlord or tenant. It is usually used to settle disputes between landlords and tenants when their rental agreements come to an end. If you have been served with an eviction notice, it's important to know what steps you should take next. There are three ways for you to get an eviction order in Maryland: (1) filing of a complaint, (2) filing of a petition, and (3) request for default judgment. Let's go through them one by one.
An eviction in Maryland is often characterized as a landlord-tenant dispute. It involves the termination of a contract between two parties, usually when one party breaches the terms of their agreement with the other party. If you have been served with an eviction notice, it's important to know what steps you should take next.
An eviction order is a judicial process used to remove a tenant from the property that they are renting. If you receive an eviction notice, it does not mean that you will be evicted from your home. It typically means that your landlord is filing for eviction with the court and going through legal proceedings to get rid of you and your family from the property. The orders can come in different types--such as a stay-and-pay order or a pay-and-leave order--but it's important to know what type of order your landlord has filed in order to find out whether they are going to try to evict you.
If you want to file a complaint, you have to do so at the District Court of your county. If you want to file a petition, it is not necessary that you submit it in the District Court. All petitions are filed in Circuit Court. A judge will review your petition and either grant or deny it.
If you want to request for an eviction order, the process is relatively straightforward. You need to file a demand form with the court within 15 days of being served with the eviction notice. If you are unable to file the form in person at the courthouse, you can fill out and mail in the form online or drop off your paper copy at any window at the courthouse. Once this is done, a default judgment will be requested on your behalf.
The process for filing for a default judgment is similar to filing for a complaint or petition. First, you'll need to fill out and sign an "Affidavit of Default." You'll need to provide information like your name and address, along with information about your landlord (if he/she has been served). You'll then have to attach copies of your lease agreement and all notices from your landlord that should have been delivered by certified mail or hand-delivered. Finally, it's up to you whether or not you want a hearing before an officer of the court on this issue.
To find out more information about how to file for an eviction order in Maryland, visit http://www.mdcourts.gov/selfhelp/forms-and-filings/default-judgment-eviction-pursuit/.
If you are being evicted from your Maryland property, make sure you file a complaint or petition as soon as possible to avoid any further loss of time. It is also important to note that if the landlord does not respond to your eviction petition, you have the option to request for a default judgment.
