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Maryland Eviction Advice
Hey everyone!
I'm in a bit of an unfortunate situation. We just purchased a duplex in Hagerstown MD that is fully occupied; while we were under contract we had the seller provide the bottom unit with a 60 day notice to vacate (which is completely legal as their lease was month to month). The tenants then told me they needed more time, so I extended their date to vacate to 12/29, and gave them a cash for keys option saying if they are OUT on this day I'll pay them 1 month's rent.
My question is if they don't move out on the 29th, do I have to give them ANOTHER 30 days in the formal Notice to Quit? Or since we've already given proper notice can I legally move to the next step in the eviction process? Also, I understand the moratorium on evictions right now, but I'm hoping being served a notice will let them know we're serious about this and need them out. I don't believe these tenants meet the moratorium requirements anyway.
Any insight is appreciated!
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@Brandon Allenczy
We were just granted eviction in carroll county. M2M lease and gave 60 day notice. They were then holdover tenant, property was in disoray, trash and other items. Never mentioned they hadn't paid in 3 months.
You can't evict on payment. But other reasons are being considered. I'd offer return of deposit, 1 mo th rent and 1 day uhaul rental.
Get them out asap.