Property Management (alternative)
A Maryland landlord who locks a tenant out of their unit to force them to move is committing:
AA lawful eviction by self-help
BAn illegal self-help eviction subject to civil and criminal penalties✓ Correct
CA constructive eviction only
DA permissible action if the lease has expired
Explanation
Self-help eviction (changing locks, removing belongings, shutting off utilities) is illegal in Maryland. Landlords must use the judicial eviction process to remove tenants, regardless of the circumstances.
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