[MD] How do I evict a tenant who prepaid and did not sign a lease?
I'm renting a furnished apartment in Maryland. I am having some issues with my tenants and am considering how to evict them. There is no lease. But they've already moved in and prepaid for half a month. What are my options?
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You should send a 30-day notice to terminate the month-to-month tenancy, indicating that you are ending the tenancy (Real Property § 8-402). If the tenant fails to vacate by that date, you can begin a tenant holdover eviction proceeding to recover possession of the premises.
Suggested next steps:
- Issue a 30-day notice terminating the tenancy.
- Do not collect rent after that date, to avoid reinstating the tenancy.
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I'm renting a furnished apartment in Maryland. I am having some issues with my tenants and am considering how to evict them. There is no lease. But they've already moved in and prepaid for half a month. What are my options?
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I understand. What issues are you experiencing?
There are loud noises and crashes at night. The tenants throw garbage on the lawn to attract animals. I’ve drawn up a lease and plan to issue a notice to vacate at the end of the month if they don’t sign it.
Lexi, Chatbot
Is there anything else the lawyer should know before I connect you?
They parked on the street because a contractor was in the driveway for about 30 minutes when they came home. I texted them to move their cars back in, but they refused. There’s no street parking — I told them that two hours later, and they still didn’t move the cars. I’m a senior citizen, and they’re young and seem to challenge me at every step. I’m worried they won’t leave.
Infolawyer
Hello. I’ve been practicing law for over 22 years. I’m here to provide general information to help you. I know this is frustrating. How are you doing?
Frustrated, as you said. Otherwise okay.
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You should send a 30-day notice to terminate the month-to-month tenancy, indicating that you are ending the tenancy (Real Property § 8-402). If the tenant fails to vacate by that date, you can begin a tenant holdover eviction proceeding to recover possession of the premises.
Suggested next steps:
- Issue a 30-day notice terminating the tenancy.
- Do not collect rent after that date, to avoid reinstating the tenancy.
Will I have to do the eviction holdover notice and give it to the tenant, then take that to the sheriff’s office? Since it’s a notice, do I need the tenant’s signature on it?
Infolawyer
The court papers will need to be served properly. But start with the 30-day notice to terminate. Thanks for using AskaLawyer.
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