The notice must be on the court's form, and you have 10 days to pay.
From Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-401, read Oct 6, 2026.Show the law
“Before a landlord may file a complaint under this section, the landlord shall provide to the tenant a written notice of the landlord’s intent to file a claim in the District Court against the tenant to recover possession of the residential premises if the tenant does not cure within 10 days after the written notice is provided to the tenant …”
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Maryland failure-to-pay-rent eviction procedure (written 10-day notice before filing)
Can my landlord make me move out?
For unpaid rent: 10 days' written notice first.
The notice must be on the court's form, and you have 10 days to pay.
Who it covers
Covers: Applies to residential eviction actions for nonpayment of rent in Maryland District Court.
The law, word for word
“Before a landlord may file a complaint under this section, the landlord shall provide to the tenant a written notice of the landlord’s intent to file a claim in the District Court against the tenant to recover possession of the residential premises if the tenant does not cure within 10 days after the written notice is provided to the tenant …”
Maryland holdover and notice-to-terminate tenancy rules
Can my landlord make me move out?
No reason needed, but 60 days' written notice.
Year-to-year renters get 90 days' notice; week-to-week renters get 7 or 21 days.
Who it covers
Exemptions: Reduced 30/60-day notice for certain foreclosure situations does not apply in Baltimore City or Montgomery County or to landlords offering 5+ units in the State.
The law, word for word
“If the parties have a written lease for a stated term in excess of 1 week or a tenancy from month to month, 60 days before the expiration of the tenancy;”