Rule 3-711. Landlord–Tenant and Grantee Actions

(a) Generally Landlord-tenant and grantee actions shall be governed by (1) the procedural provisions of all applicable general statutes, public local laws, and municipal and county ordinances, and (2) unless inconsistent with the applicable laws, the rules of this Title, except that no pretrial discovery under Chapter 400 of this Title shall be permitted in a grantee action, or an action for summary ejectment, wrongful detainer, or distress for rent, or an action involving tenants holding over.

(b) Summary Ejectment--Required Notice of Intent Before filing a complaint for summary ejectment pursuant to Code, Real Property Article, § 8-401, the landlord shall provide to the tenant a written notice of the landlord's intent to file the complaint in accordance with Code, Real Property Article, § 8-401(c). The notice shall be in the form approved by the State Court Administrator, as posted on the Judiciary website and available in the offices of the clerks of the District Court, including the portion of the form that provides information pertaining to resources available to tenants and landlords.

Committee Notes

Source: This Rule is derived from former M.D.R. 1 b and 401 a. Section (b) is new.