Title 8A. Mobile Home Parks — Subtitle 11. Eviction of Resident -- Park Owner's Remedies
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. § 8A-1101 (2026)
Title 8A. Mobile Home Parks
Subtitle 11. Eviction of Resident -- Park Owner's Remedies
§ 8A–1101LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A park owner may only evict a resident for:
(1)
Nonpayment of rent; or
(2)
The following violations:
(i)
Making or causing to be made, with knowledge, any false or misleading statement on an application for tenancy;
(ii)
Violation of a federal, State, or local law that is detrimental to the safety and welfare of other residents in the park; or
(iii)
Repeated violation of any rule or provision of the rental agreement occurring within a 6–month period.
(b)
A park owner shall deliver to the resident by certified mail, regular mail, or personal delivery a written notice of the violation at least 30 days before the date the resident is required to vacate the premises. The notice shall be specifically addressed to the resident in question and shall provide a specific reason for the eviction.
Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. § 8A-1102 (2026)
Title 8A. Mobile Home Parks
Subtitle 11. Eviction of Resident -- Park Owner's Remedies
§ 8A–1102LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)
“Threaten to take possession” means using words or actions intended to convince a reasonable person that the park owner intends to take imminent possession of the leased premises in violation of this section.
(3)
(i)
“Willful diminution of services” means intentionally interrupting or causing the interruption of heat, running water, hot water, electricity, or gas by the park owner for the purpose of forcing a resident to abandon the property.
(ii)
“Willful diminution of services” does not include a park owner choosing not to continue to pay for utility service for the leased premises after a final court order awarding possession of the leased premises, if the park owner has provided the resident reasonable notice of the owner’s intention and the opportunity for the resident to open an account in the resident’s name for that service.
(b)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a park owner may not take possession or threaten to take possession of leased premises from a resident or resident holding over by locking the resident out or any other action, including willful diminution of services to the resident.
(2)
A park owner may take possession of leased premises from a resident or resident holding over only:
(i)
In accordance with a warrant of restitution issued by a court and executed by a sheriff or constable; or
(ii)
If the resident has abandoned or surrendered possession of the leased premises.
(c)
(1)
If in any proceeding the court finds in favor of the resident because the park owner violated subsection (b) of this section, the resident may recover:
(i)
Actual damages; and
(ii)
Reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.
(2)
The remedies set forth in this subsection are not exclusive.