Is a landlord allowed to collect rent after they have filed for eviction?
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Is a landlord allowed to collect rent after they have filed for eviction?
Asked on January 4, 2013 under Real Estate Law, Maryland
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Depending upon the circumstances of the eviction a landlord can collect rent pending an eviction proceeding. Such happens when the tenant is late with rent and the landlord simply elects to terminate the lease with the tenant but still expects overdue rent to be paid.
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