We Process Evictions for Calvert County

Calvert County Eviction Process (Maryland)

Verify Compliance – Rental License Requirement

Before filing for eviction in Calvert County, ensure your rental property is licensed. A valid Calvert County rental license is required to initiate any court action for eviction.

Determine the Legal Grounds for Eviction

The most common reasons for eviction in Calvert County include:

• Non-payment of rent
• Breach of lease (e.g., unauthorized occupants, property damage)
• Holding over (tenant refuses to leave after lease expires)

Serve the Required Notice

Before filing in court, you may need to serve your tenant with a notice to vacate depending on the reason for eviction:

• Failure to Pay Rent: No advance notice required; you can file immediately.
• Breach of Lease: 30-day written notice.
• Holdover Tenancy: 30-day written notice (may vary based on lease type).

File the Eviction Case in District Court

To officially start the eviction process in Calvert County, you’ll need to file your case with the Calvert County District Court located in Prince Frederick.

If the issue is non-payment of rent, you should file a "Failure to Pay Rent" complaint using Form DC-CV-082.

• The cost to file is $405, which includes both processing and court fees.
• Once filed, a hearing date is usually scheduled within 5–10 business days. If you’ve hired a representative (like an eviction service), they can appear in court for you. The judge will make a decision based on the evidence and testimony provided.
• If the court sides with you, the tenant typically has 4 days to pay the amount due or move out. But if they don’t, further action can be taken to proceed with the eviction

File a Warrant of Restitution

After the 4-day waiting period, you can request a Warrant of Restitution, which allows the sheriff to forcibly remove the tenant.

• Sheriff’s fee: Additional fee applies
• Eviction scheduled: Usually within 7–14 days after the warrant is issued

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Eviction Filing Fee

To start a Failure to Pay Rent case in Calvert County, there is a $405 court filing fee. This fee includes the following services to help guide you through the process:

• To begin with, we prepare and file the Failure to Pay Rent complaint
• After that, we send a collection letter to the tenant
• In addition, we represent you in court

Maryland Evictions Online Services Include

Case Evaluation

We start with a review of your situation to determine the type of eviction that applies—whether it’s:

• Failure to Pay Rent
• Breach of Lease
• Holding Over (Tenant Won’t Leave)

We'll check that you have:

• A valid rental license
• Proper lease documentation
• Grounds for legal eviction under Maryland law

Preparing & Filing Court Documents

We will:

• Complete and file your Failure to Pay Rent or Breach of Lease forms
• Submit them to the Calvert County District Court
• Pay all court fees on your behalf (fees reimbursable in judgment)

For non-payment cases, the court filing fee is $405, which covers the legal documents, court costs, and basic processing.

Serving Notices to Tenants

If required, we’ll send:

• A 30-day breach notice
• A holdover or termination notice
• A formal collections letter in payment-related cases

We ensure all documents are properly delivered and documented, in compliance with Maryland court requirements.

Court Representation

Don’t want to attend court? We’ll go on your behalf.

Our experienced agents will:

• Present your case to the judge
• Submit evidence and lease agreements
• Follow up with the next steps after the ruling

Requesting Sheriff Eviction

If the tenant does not leave after the court judgment:

• We file for a Warrant of Restitution
• Coordinate with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office
• Schedule the eviction date
• Make sure you or your eviction crew are ready on-site

Need Landlord Eviction Help in Calvert County?

We help landlords protect their property rights while also avoiding legal mistakes that can cost time and money.

No matter if you own a single-family home, a multi-unit property, or manage several rentals, we’re here to help you get the results you need fast and within the law.

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COUNTY INFORMATION
County Website: http://www.co.cal.md.us
County Hotline: (410) 535-1600

District Court:
200 Duke St
Prince Frederick, MD 20678-4136
(443) 550-6700

Calvert  County Sheriff's Department
30 Church St
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Phone: (410) 535-2800