The use of electronic filing (e-filing) technology provides a fast and convenient method of filing complaint documents for landlords while allowing the courts to operate more efficiently.
The District Courts of Maryland are accepting failure to pay rent filings electronically into Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC). All failure to pay rent filers are encouraged to file electronically in these counties.
Landlords should use the following forms to e-file complaints:
- Failure to Pay Rent - Landlord's Complaint for Repossession of Rented Property: DC-CV-082
- Failure to Pay Rent – Mobile Home Park Owner's Complaint for Repossession of Rented Property: DC-CV-082MH
Landlords and management companies who typically file a large number of complaints at one time should consider bulk filing. The following providers are currently certified to provide bulk filing services:
- File & ServeXpress: 888-529-7587 or support@fileandserve.com
- INTELeTech: 240-428-6904 or efilemd@inteletech.io or Schedule Appointment
- Legal Technologies: 240-361-6166 x102 or Support@EvictionAssistant.com
- US Legal Pro: 972-807-0689 or info@uslegalpro.com
Instructions for E-filing Failure to Pay Rent Complaints (PDF) | Video Guide
References:
MD Code, Real Property, Title 8, 8.101 - 8.812
Information for Landlords and Frequently Asked Questions
E-filing questions and technical issues:
- Contact the Odyssey File and Serve Support Vendor: Tyler Technologies Support (8 am – 8 pm ET, M- F)
- Call the Maryland Judiciary Service Desk at 410-260-1114
- Email the Maryland Judiciary Service Desk at mdcourts@service-now.com