§ 4–405
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 4-405 (2026)
Title 4. District Court -- Jurisdiction
Subtitle 4. Civil Jurisdiction
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The District Court has exclusive jurisdiction over a small claim action, which, for purposes of this section, means a civil action for money in which the amount claimed does not exceed $5,000 exclusive of interest, costs, and attorney’s fees, if attorney’s fees are recoverable by law or contract; and landlord tenant action under §§ 8-401 and 8-402 of the Real Property Article, in which the amount of rent claimed does not exceed $5,000 exclusive of interest and costs.