DISTRICT COURT OF MARYLAND FOR
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Case No.
PETITION FOR WARRANT OF RESTITUTION
On the court:
☐ determined the amount due to be $ , plus costs of $
☐ ordered that possession of the premises described as
be returned to the plaintiff/landlord.
☐ found the defendant/tenant does not have the right to redeem.
The defendant/tenant:
☐ has paid (if any): $ leaving a balance due of $ (not including court costs)
as of the date of the filing of this petition.
The plaintiff/landlord requests a warrant to be issued for possession of the premises.
I solemnly affirm under the penalties of perjury that the contents of this document are true to the best of my knowledge, information,
and belief.
ORDER FOR WARRANT OF RESTITUTION
It is ORDERED that a Warrant of Restitution be issued and that:
☐ the judgment for possession may be redeemed by payment for rent and late fees in the amount of: .............. $
plus court-awarded costs in the amount of: ..................................................................................................... $
minus any payments made after in the amount of: ............................................. $
for a total amount of: ....................................................................................................................................... $
payable to the plaintiff/landlord or their agent by cash, certified check, money order, or an electronic or written check issued by a
political subdivision or on behalf of a governmental entity.
☐ the judgment for possession may not be redeemed.
WARRANT OF RESTITUTION
State of Maryland, City/County of:
To sheriff/constable:
☐ Unless defendant/tenant pays the plaintiff/landlord or their agent by cash, certified check, money order, or an electronic or written
check issued by a political subdivision or on behalf of a governmental entity in the amount of $ plus
$ costs, you are directed to deliver possession of the premises to the plaintiff/landlord or their agent or
attorney and, unless local law requires otherwise, to remove from the premises, by force if necessary, all property of the
defendant(s)/tenant(s) and any other occupant(s) within 60 days of the date of this order.
☐ The judgment for possession may not be redeemed. You are directed to deliver possession of the premises to the plaintiff/landlord
or their agent or attorney and, unless local law requires otherwise, to remove from the premises, by force if necessary, all property
of the defendant(s)/tenant(s) and any other occupant(s) within 60 days of the date of this order.
NOTICE: To request a foreign language interpreter or reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act,
please contact the court immediately. Possession and use of cell phones and other electronic devices may be limited or
prohibited in designated areas of the court facility.
DC-CV-081 (Rev. 10/2023) NOT VALID UNLESS SIGNED BY JUDGE
City/County
Court Address
Plaintiff/Landlord/Agent
Address of Plaintiff/Landlord/Agent
City
State
Zip
① Defendant/Tenant
② Defendant/Tenant
④ Defendant/Tenant
③ Defendant/Tenant
Address of Defendant(s)/Tenant(s)
City
State
Zip
☐ EVICTED ☐ CANCELED MOVE
☐ CANCELED PAID ☐ CANCELED
☐ EXPIRED
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Plaintiff/Landlord/Agent
Constable/Deputy/Sheriff
Constable Number
Date
Date
Telephone Number
Fax
E-mail
Address
Printed Name
City, State, Zip
Signature of Plaintiff/Landlord/Agent/Attorney
Attorney Number
Date
Judge
ID Number
TENANTS: NOTICE OF EVICTION
The court has ordered you to be evicted. If the property is in Baltimore City, special
procedures apply. See notice on back page for general information and for special procedures in Baltimore City.
Need free legal help? Call 410-260-1392 or mdcourts.gov/helpcenter
Date
Date petition is filed
Reset
DEFENDANT/TENANT INFORMATION
You can stop an eviction for Failure to Pay Rent by paying the amount that the court determined to be due, plus costs, unless the
court has foreclosed your right of redemption. Not sure? Talk with a lawyer for free at a Maryland Court Help Center.
Call 410-260-1392 (Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM) or visit mdcourts.gov/helpcenter.
Information about available protections for pets during an eviction can be found through the Maryland Department of
Agriculture’s website at mda.maryland.gov/Pages/Pets-and-eviction.aspx
DEFENDANT/TENANT INFORMATION
(Real Property § 8-401(f) & (g))
The court has ordered enforcement of the judgment for possession that has been entered against you. THIS MEANS THAT
YOU CAN BE FORCIBLY REMOVED (EVICTED) FROM THE PREMISES AT ANY TIME AFTER THE DATE OF
THIS ORDER, WITHOUT WARNING. THIS MAY BE YOUR ONLY WARNING.
If you have made payment(s) to redeem the property but the landlord does not agree, the court will determine the proper amount.
If the court has ordered possession without the right of redemption you may not remain on the premises unless you and the landlord
agree in writing that you may stay. Not sure? Talk with a lawyer for free at a Maryland Court Help Center.
Call 410-260-1392 (Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM) or visit mdcourts.gov/helpcenter.
On the day of the eviction, the sheriff or constable will meet your landlord at the property to witness the eviction. At that time,
your landlord may remove your property from the premises. The sheriff or constable will not protect your property.
If the sheriff or constable is forced to put you out, your property could become lost, stolen, or damaged. You may be required to
pay for the removal, moving, or storage of your possessions.
DEFENDANT/TENANT INFORMATION – Baltimore City (only)
(Baltimore City Housing & Urban Renewal Subtitle 8A)
The landlord in a failure to pay rent case, must provide notice to the tenant of the first scheduled eviction date in two ways:
1. Notice mailed by first-class mail with a certificate of mailing at least 14 days before the first scheduled eviction date; AND
2. Notice posted on the premises at least 7 days before the first scheduled date of eviction.
The day of mailing or posting is Day 1. Day 14 must be no later than the day before the scheduled date of eviction. Count
holidays and weekends.
If you or the sheriff believe the notices were not properly provided, the sheriff may refer the issue to a judge to decide.
• If the judge determines that the landlord DID NOT give proper notice, the eviction will be vacated/cancelled, and the landlord
may apply for a new Warrant of Restitution.
• If the judge determines that the landlord DID give proper notice, the sheriff will execute the eviction immediately.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO ALL EVICTIONS: When the sheriff returns possession of the property to the landlord,
any of your personal property left in or around the rental unit is considered abandoned. You have no right to the property. The
landlord may not put abandoned property in the street, sidewalk, alley, or on any public property. Illegal dumping of abandoned
property from an eviction is a misdemeanor. Offenders are subject to a penalty of up to $1000 per day. A landlord may transport
property to a landfill or solid waste facility or donate it to charity.
MOBILE HOMES
Failure to Pay Rent - (Real Property § 8A-1701) - Judgment has been entered in favor of the park owner for possession of the
premises. This warrant orders that the park owner be put in possession of the premises and that the mobile home be removed. You
may have the right to redeem the premises by paying the amount owed plus late fees and court costs by cash, certified check, or
money order. If you have received three judgments of rent due in the past 12 months, the landlord may foreclose your right to redeem
the premises.
Tenant Holding Over - (Real Property § 8A-1702) - Judgment has been entered in favor of the park owner for possession of the
premises. This warrant orders that the park owner be put in possession of the premises and that the mobile home be removed.
FREE LEGAL HELP
Talk with a lawyer at a Maryland Court Help Center. Call 410-260-1392 (Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM) or visit
mdcourts.gov/helpcenter. We can help an individual with a civil legal problem. We cannot help agents, relatives or third parties. We
cannot help businesses, such as LLCs or sole proprietorships.
DC-CV-081 (Rev. 10/2023)
AVISO A LAS PERSONAS QUE HABLAN ESPAÑOL
(NOTICE TO SPANISH SPEAKING INDIVIDUALS)
Esta es una solicitud para retornar la posesión de la propiedad al demandante/arrendador/dueño. La traducción al español de este
formulario se encuentra en el Internet en: http://www.mdcourts.gov/district/forms/civil/dccv081bls.pdf
El folleto informativo en español también se encuentra en el Internet en:
http://www.mdcourts.gov/district/forms/civil/dccv082tbrs.pdf
Usted también podrá llevar este formulario a la Oficina del Secretario del Tribunal de Distrito, a la dirección que aparece en la parte
de arriba del reverso de este formulario, y el secretario le entregará una traducción impresa, el folleto en español y proporcionará la
asistencia de un intérprete si es necesario.
This is a petition to give back possession of the premises to the plaintiff/landlord/owner.
A Spanish translation of this form is available on the Internet at:
mdcourts.gov/sites/default/files/import/district/forms/civil/dccv081bls.pdf
Spanish informational brochure is also available online at:
mdcourts.gov/sites/default/files/court-forms/dccv082tbrs.pdf
You may also take this form to the District Court Clerk's Office at the address at the top on the reverse side of this form and the clerk
will provide you with the printed translation, Spanish brochure and Interpreter assistance, if needed.
