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§ 8-309. Entries into leased premises under levy

West's Annotated Code of MarylandReal Property

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Real Property (Refs & Annos)
Title 8. Landlord and Tenant (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 3. Distress for Rent (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Real Property, § 8-309
§ 8-309. Entries into leased premises under levy
Currentness
Court order required for forcible entry
(a) In making levy under an action of distress, no forcible entry may be made into leased premises occupied and used as a dwelling without a court order. If the levying officer cannot gain entry, the plaintiff may file a verified petition with the court for an order directing forcible entry into the leased premises.
Forcible entries
(b) Forcible entry may be made for the purpose of levy into any property or building other than those specified in subsection (a) of this section.
Time of levy
(c) Levy under an action of distress may be made at any hour of the day or night.

Credits

Added by Acts 1974, c. 12, § 2, eff. July 1, 1974.
Formerly Art. 21, § 8-307.
MD Code, Real Property, § 8-309, MD REAL PROP § 8-309
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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