Please note that the law changed as of October 1, 2024. After a judgment is entered against you in rent court, the court may issue a Warrant of Restitution no sooner than the eighth business day after the judgment was entered.
Rent Court is a term used to refer to Failure to Pay Rent cases heard in the Maryland District Court. These cases are filed by landlords against tenants. If the landlord wins the case, they may be able to evict you. You may speak with a lawyer for free about rent court at a Maryland Court Help Center. Call 410-260-1392 or visit mdcourts.gov/helpcenter.
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November 2021