Property Management
Under Maryland law, before a landlord may evict a tenant for non-payment of rent, the landlord must:
AProvide 30 days written notice
BFile a complaint in District Court (rent court)✓ Correct
CContact the county housing authority
DGive the tenant 90 days to vacate
Explanation
Maryland landlords must file a complaint in District Court (often called 'rent court') to obtain a judgment before evicting a tenant for non-payment of rent. Self-help eviction is illegal.
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