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Maryland Eviction court process & timeline

Last reviewed 2026-10-15

How does the eviction court process work in Maryland?

For failure to pay rent, the District Court summons notifies the tenant to appear at trial on the fifth day after the complaint is filed.

Verified Source: Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-401(b)(4) · last checked 2026-10-15

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