A landlord must give 10 days written notice before filing for Failure to Pay Rent. Remember that you cannot be forced to move from your home (evicted) without a court order and in the presence of the Sheriff. Landlords must notify tenants at least six days in advance of the scheduled eviction date after a warrant of restitution has been issued by the District Court. Online users who have questions about a notice from their landlord may contact the Office of Landlord-Tenant Affairs for information by clicking on the 3rd link below. For general information about the eviction process, please refer to the Landlord Tenant Handbook (pages 34 - 37), the Eviction Prevention brochure, or the MD Courts Housing page by clicking on the respective links below