How do I go about getting an immediate eviction?
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How do I go about getting an immediate eviction?
My tenant was arrested for having an illegal substance, marijuana, in my home. I do not feel safe having her in around my home I have a 9 year old daughter I fear that she could be taken away from me because of my tenant’s illegal activity. She has not been staying at the house her belongings are there…she stops in occasionally to get belongings and leaves. She is also 3 months behind in rent.
Asked on January 4, 2013 under Real Estate Law, Maryland
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
The quickest form of eviction is for nonpayment of rent: you can file it immediately and (hopefully) get a court date in 2 - 4 weeks. To hedge your bet also:
1) If this a month to month tenant (which includes if there is no written lease), give her a 30-day notice terminating her tenancy; that way, even if she comes up with the unpaid rent, you can then file to evict because you have terminated her tenancy.
2) If she's not a month to month, check your lease; if she has violated any terms, give her a notice based on that violation, to again have a second ground for termination in the works.
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