Eviction Services in Baltimore City

Eviction Notifications

After the warrant has been filed and sent to the sheriff’s office, MRC will request an eviction date and time. When the date and time have been received, MRC will notify the landlord and mail and post the proper paperwork set forth by Maryland State law to the tenant’s location.

Landlord Stand-In

If the landlord requested an eviction stand-in, MRC’s eviction agent will meet with the sheriff/constable on the eviction day. The designated agent will act on behalf of the landlord and breach the dwelling door, allowing the deputy to execute the WOR, returning possession of the property to the landlord. The agent will change two sets of locks and deadbolts (front and rear), and install a lockbox with the new key.

Right to Redeem – Pay to Stay

The tenant may pay the landlord before or MRC’s agent on the eviction day. This is called “right to redeem the premises”. The tenant can pay by cash, a certified check, or a money order for the judgment amount and court costs. MRC is a licensed collection agency, and our agent must follow strict protocol when collecting past-due judgment amounts. The agent will provide the tenant and landlord with a receipt for the collected amount. If the tenant does not have the full amount, the agent will contact the landlord/owner before accepting the money received.

Emergency Stand-In

If a landlord stand-in is requested within 48 hours of eviction day, the landlord must call the office to check for availability to attend the stand-in. An emergency fee will be assessed.

Additional Locks

If more than 2 sets of locks are needed for the stand-in, all additional locks will be billed accordingly.

Emergency Labeling of Property/Apartments/Units

The sheriff’s department requires all properties and/or apartment/unit doors to be clearly labeled and large enough to be visible to the public. If the doors or property are not correctly marked on the day of eviction, the sheriff will cancel the eviction. So, to prevent a cancellation of everything, MRC will make the adjustment, notify the landlord, and bill them.

Eviction Photo Reports

At the time of the eviction, the agent will document the belongings left behind and/or damages made by the prior tenant. This documentation will support the landlord’s claim in Civil Court.