Baltimore, MD Rental Property Rules: Just Cause Eviction (2026)

(c) (1) Before a landlord may file a complaint under this section, the landlord shall provide to the tenant a written notice of the landlord's intent to file a claim in the District Court against the tenant to recover possession of the residential premises if the tenant does not cure within 10 days after the written notice is provided to the tenant. (2) (i) The written notice required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be in a form created by the Maryland Judiciary and notice shall occur when the notice is: 1. Sent by first-class mail, certificate of mailing; 2. Affixed to the door of the premises; or 3. If elected by the tenant, sent by electronic delivery in at least one of the following forms: A. An e-mail message; B. A text message; or C. Through an electronic tenant portal. (ii) Electronic notice under subparagraph (i)3 of this paragraph shall provide the landlord with proof of the transmission of the notice. (3) (i) A complaint for repossession filed in accordance with this section shall include a statement that states and affirms the date on which the landlord provided the notice required under paragraph (1) of this subsection. (ii) A tenant may challenge assertions made by a landlord under this paragraph, and the court may dismiss the landlord's complaint on a showing of sufficient cause.