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Three Different Situations — Three Different Maryland Laws
The first step is knowing which situation you are actually in, because Maryland treats each one differently. The Maryland People's Law Library lays out the processes; here is the short version.
- A non-paying tenant has a lease and stopped paying. This is a failure-to-pay-rent case under Real Property §8-401 — a 10-day notice, then District Court.
- A holdover tenant had a lease that ended but will not leave. This is a separate 'tenant holding over' action — you cannot use the squatter process on them.
- A squatter never had a lease and has no right to be there. This is a wrongful-detainer action under Real Property §14-132, filed in District Court.
Using the wrong process restarts the clock, so getting this right matters. Or — you skip the whole question by selling the property as-is to a buyer who handles whichever process applies.
One Rule You Cannot Break: No Self-Help Eviction
Whatever the situation, Maryland law is strict: you may not remove an occupant yourself. No changing the locks, no shutting off the utilities, no taking the doors off, no removing their belongings. Only a sheriff, acting on a court order (a warrant of restitution), may remove someone. Doing it yourself exposes you to real liability. The Maryland Courts landlord/tenant self-help center explains the lawful steps. This rule is exactly why so many owners feel stuck — and exactly why selling to a cash buyer who knows the process is such a relief.
What Our Customers Are Saying
See why many people recommend us to be your local Maryland homebuyers.
Brett is an exceptional man with intelligence, honesty, foresight, vision and best f all LOYALTY! I have been a Realtor since 1998 and have never been fond of the investment buying process until Brett! I love working with him as his Realtor. I am so honored that he chose myself to do this job and I am so excited for the years to come!
Michele Michael
I am so happy to have found Tyler and Brett at ACE. In a world where everyone is out for themselves, these men are both a breath of fresh air. They are upfront and honest and made our transaction so seamless and easy. Very easy to work with and I will 100% recommend them to others and do business with them again, given the opportunity.
Olga Michaelidis
Calling Ace Homebuyers was the best decision I made when looking to help sell my parent’s house. Tyler and Brett are not only very professional, but they made the process super easy. They took care of everything. After my Dad passed away, we need to move my mom closer to my siblings. This required us to sell the house that my parents spent 41 years in.
Jeffrey Mogus
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Why You Don't Have to Evict Before You Sell
On the open market, a tenant-occupied or squatter-occupied home is very hard to sell — buyers want vacant possession and lenders balk. That is why owners assume they have to finish the eviction first. But a cash buyer like ACE Homebuyers buys these properties routinely, with the occupant still in place. We take title subject to the situation and handle the lawful resolution ourselves. You stop paying for an eviction you no longer have to finish, and you stop absorbing unpaid rent and damage while the case crawls through court.
What a Cash Sale With ACE Homebuyers Looks Like
- Step 1: Call us or fill out the form. Tell us the address and the situation — non-paying tenant, holdover, or squatter.
- Step 2: We assess the property from the outside and from public records — we do not need to disturb the occupant or stage anything.
- Step 3: You receive a written cash offer, often within 24 hours, for the property as-is and occupied.
- Step 4: You choose the closing date — we can close in as little as 7 days.
- Step 5: At closing you get paid and walk away. The occupant, the unpaid rent, the repairs, and any remaining legal process become ours.
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Ready to Hand Off the Whole Situation?
Fill out the form or call. Tell us the address and what is going on with the occupant. We will give you a real cash number for the property as-is — no pressure, no obligation — and if you say yes, you are done with it.
Have a Date? Let's Build a Closing Around It.
Fill out the form or call. Tell us the address and your report or start date. We will give you a real cash number and a closing date that beats your deadline — no pressure, no obligation.
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