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2017 Maryland Code
Real Property
Title 8 - Landlord and Tenant
Subtitle 3 - Distress for Rent
§ 8-309. Entry under levy; forcible entry; time of levy
Universal Citation: MD Real Prop Code § 8-309 (2017)
- (a) Entry under levy. -- 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.
- (b) Forcible entry. -- 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.
- (c) Time of levy. -- Levy under an action of distress may be made at any hour of the day or night.
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