<\/span><\/h2>\n1. Review the lease agreement:<\/strong> Start by carefully reviewing the lease agreement you have with the tenant. Make sure you are well aware of the terms and conditions and any clauses related to lease termination or eviction.<\/p>\n2. Provide written notice:<\/strong> In Baltimore, you are required to give the tenant a written notice stating the reason for eviction and the date they must vacate the premises. The notice period is usually 30 days, but it can vary depending on the circumstances.<\/p>\n3. Serve notice to the tenant:<\/strong> The notice must be given to the tenant in person or via certified mail. If in-person, you should have a witness to prove proper delivery.<\/p>\n4. File for a failure to pay rent:<\/strong> If the tenant has failed to pay rent, you can file a “Failure to Pay Rent” complaint at the District Court of Maryland. You will need to provide evidence of non-payment, such as receipts or bank statements.<\/p>\n5. File for lease violation:<\/strong> If the tenant has violated the lease terms other than non-payment of rent, you can file a “Breach of Lease” complaint at the District Court. Make sure to provide sufficient evidence of the violation.<\/p>\n6. Attend the court hearing:<\/strong> Once you have filed the complaint, a court hearing will be scheduled. Both you and the tenant must attend, and you will have the opportunity to present your case. It is advisable to seek legal representation for this step.<\/p>\n7. Obtain a court order:<\/strong> If the court rules in your favor, they will provide you with a court order for possession of the property. This order allows you to legally regain control of your property.<\/p>\n8. Arrange for eviction:<\/strong> You cannot personally remove the tenant from the property. You must hire a Baltimore City Sheriff or hire a licensed eviction company to carry out the eviction process.<\/p>\n9. Change the locks:<\/strong> Once the tenant has been legally removed from the property, change the locks to prevent re-entry.<\/p>\n10. Store tenant’s belongings:<\/strong> As the landlord, you are responsible for safely storing the tenant’s belongings for at least 30 days. Provide the tenant with the storage location and the deadline to retrieve their belongings.<\/p>\n11. Recover any unpaid rent:<\/strong> If the tenant owes you unpaid rent or damages, you can take legal action to recover the amount owed. This may involve filing a claim in the Small Claims Court or hiring a collection agency.<\/p>\n12. Re-rent the property:<\/strong> Once the eviction process is complete, make necessary repairs (if any) and begin advertising the property for rent again.<\/p>\n