Maryland eviction notice (pay or quit)
Maryland requires 10 days for a nonpayment notice — Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-401(c). 10-day written notice of intent to file (form DC-CV-115) required before filing a Failure to Pay Rent complaint (2021 law). Generate it correctly below.
Maryland nonpayment notice rules
| Notice period | 10 days |
|---|---|
| Statute | Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-401(c) |
| Special rules | 10-day written notice of intent to file (form DC-CV-115) required before filing a Failure to Pay Rent complaint (2021 law) |
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Every Maryland rule we encode, with its citation
10 days puts Maryland inside a national range that runs from 3 to 30 days. 7 jurisdictions require more notice and 35 require less. Same period as Colorado, Indiana, North Carolina, Pennsylvania.
| Document | Requirement | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Eviction (nonpayment) | 10 days | Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-401(c) |
| Rent increase | 90 days | Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-209(c)(3) |
| Month-to-month termination | 60 days | Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-402(b)(2) |
| Power of attorney | Notary required + 2 witness(es) | Md. Est. & Trusts § 17-110; forms § 17-202 |
| Will | 2 witnesses · self-proving affidavit available | Md. Est. & Trusts § 4-102 |
Each value is compiled from the cited statute and printed on the document you generate, so you or your attorney can verify it against the source.
Related forms and nearby states
Other Maryland documents
- Rent increase notice for Maryland — 90 days notice
- Power of attorney (durable) for Maryland — notary required + 2 witness(es)
Bordering states
Rules change at the state line — if you own property in more than one, check each.
- Delaware — 5 days notice
- Pennsylvania — 10 days notice
- Virginia — 5 days notice
- West Virginia — no fixed statutory period (see note) notice
- District of Columbia — 30 days notice
Frequently asked questions
How many days notice for nonpayment in Maryland?
10 days, per Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-401(c). 10-day written notice of intent to file (form DC-CV-115) required before filing a Failure to Pay Rent complaint (2021 law).
What happens after the notice period expires?
If the tenant hasn't paid or vacated, you may file the eviction case in court. Keep the served notice and proof of service — the court will require them.
Can the tenant stop the eviction by paying?
Payment in full within the notice period cures a pay-or-quit notice in nearly every state; accepting partial payment after the period may reset the process in some states.