Remember that you cannot be forced to move from your home (evicted) without a court order and in the presence of the Sheriff. There are certain legal requirements that must be met regarding a Notice to Vacate. Additional information is available from the Landlord Tenant handbook (pages 22-27) by clicking on the 1st link below.

Online users who would like to speak to a Landlord Tenant Investigator can click on the third link below and follow the guidance for creating a Service Request. The Office of Landlord Tenant Affairs handles landlord and tenant disputes involving most residential rental properties located in Montgomery County however, does NOT have jurisdiction within the incorporated municipalities of the City of Gaithersburg (301.258.6340), City of Rockville (240.314.8300), City of Takoma Park (301.891.7119), Town of Barnesville, Town of Garrett Park, and the Town of Laytonsville. Questions regarding properties within these incorporated municipalities should be referred to the local municipality for further information.

To file a formal Landlord Tenant complaint, download a complaint form and follow the filing instructions by clicking on the link below entitled "Landlord-Tenant Complaint Form".