Maryland 30 Day Notice To Comply or Vacate

Last Updated: May 27, 2024 by Roberto Valenzuela

Maryland 30 Day Notice To Comply or Vacate is a letter which complies with state legal requirements to begin eviction against a tenant for lease violations, such as failure to comply with health and safety regulations. The tenant must take appropriate corrective action or move out within thirty (30) calendar days of receiving notice.

When To Use a Maryland 30 Day Notice To Comply or Vacate

A Maryland 30 Day Notice To Comply or Vacate begins the eviction process for the following tenant violations:

  • Failure to comply with health and safety rules
  • Interference with the quiet enjoyment of neighbors
  • Damaging the rental premises
  • Occupancy violation
  • Other violations of the lease

Some types of Maryland lease termination notice may allow different reasons for termination, or different notice periods. This may also apply to an eviction notice issued because of a lease or legal violation.

How To Write a Maryland 30 Day Notice To Comply or Vacate

To help ensure the legal compliance of a Notice To Comply or Vacate:

  1. Use the full name of the receiving parties, and address of record, if known
  2. Specify the termination date of the lease or tenancy
  3. Specify the basis for terminating the tenancy, along with the corrective action(s) necessary to avoid termination
  4. Fill in the full address of the rental premises
  5. Provide updated/current address and phone number information
  6. Print name and sign the notice
  7. Complete the certificate of service by indicating the date and method of notice delivery, along with printed name and signature

It is easy to lose an otherwise justified legal action because of improper notice. Check carefully to ensure enough time after notice is delivered, not when it’s sent.

How To Serve a Maryland 30 Day Notice To Comply or Vacate

Maryland law for delivering a written eviction notice is only specific on delivery method when it comes to nonpayment of rent. The methods accepted in this context will, however, be legally sufficient for most other evictions, such as a Notice To Comply or Vacate:

    1. Delivery by first class mail with a certificate of mailing
    2. Posting the notice on the door of the the premises
    3. Electronic notice via email, text message, or electronic tenant portal, ONLY when the tenant has agreed to such method of service

    Electronic notice must provide the landlord with proof of transmission of the notice (e.g. a read receipt on a text message). Mailed notice extends a notice period by three (3) calendar days, to account for variable delivery times.

    note
    In almost all cases, notice is legally served when it is received by the other party, NOT when it’s sent. Check specified date of termination carefully to ensure compliance with the legal requirements for a notice period.

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