Now offering affordable rent court representation for Prince George’s County, MD and Montgomery County, MD
Available to Landlords, Owners, and Property Managers/Management Companies!
ONLY $55.00 Per Case (this fee includes actual court costs!)
EVICTION APPEARANCE
$150.00
Our rent court agents are responsible for filing your rent notices (Failure to Pay form) with the District Court and appearing at court on your behalf on the day of the hearing. This service is ideal for out-of-town owners, landlords employed full time, or busy property managers unable to make it to court.
When it comes to Rent Court – we’re here for you!
The benefits of our service include:
· Timely filing of notices
· Appearing in court on your behalf (saving valuable time!)
· Keeping you informed during the process
Rent Court Process/Timeline:
1. Tenant fails to pay by the due date.
2. Landlord requests filing of Rent Notice (Failure to Pay Form).
3. Rent notice filed with PG or Montgomery County District Court.
4. Hearing dates are scheduled 2-4 weeks from the date the rent notice is filed.
5. At the hearing, if the rent amount owed by the tenant is not contested, or the tenant does not appear, judgment is entered for the landlord.
6. 4 days after the judgment is entered, if payment has not been made, the Warrant of Restitution can be filed (also called Warrant for Eviction - we can file this form for an additional fee of $55.00) and the eviction procedure can begin.
7. Once the Warrant is filed, the sheriff’s office will receive a copy from the court within 1-2 weeks and the sheriff’s office will contact the owner to schedule the date of eviction within 2-4 weeks.
8. Contact an eviction company to remove the tenant’s property from the home on the date of eviction. The minimum staffing
requirements for Prince George's County evictions are as follows:
§ 10 persons (1 bedroom apartment)
§ 12 persons (2 bedroom apartment)
§ 15 persons (3 bedroom apartment)
§ 20 persons (single family home)
§ 25 persons (businesses)
NOTE: If the minimum required number of persons are not present the day of eviction, the sheriff will cancel your eviction.
10. For an additional fee, we can be present on the day of eviction and coordinate with the eviction company of your choice.
Important Numbers
Sheriff’s Office Landlord Tenant Unit Scheduling Desk (301) 883-6927
Landlord Tenant Commander’s Desk (301) 883-6946
District Court Clerk (301) 699-2789
Property Standards (301) 883-6100
Tenant/Landlord Hotline (410) 243-6007or (800) 487-6007
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