Evicted After Paying Rent? Fight Back and Sue Them

If you were evicted after paying your rent in Maryland, you have legal rights and may be able to fight back, sue your landlord and recover significant compensation.  Maryland law allows tenants to pay their rent late and avoid eviction.  Even though Maryland law provides strong protections against illegal evictions, many landlords ignore these rules.  As a result, tenants are often left humiliated, embarrassed, upset and with damaged and stolen property after being evicted despite paying their late rent in full. 

Whitney, LLP’s Maryland illegal eviction lawyers have experience successfully representing tenants who were illegally evicted, including after paying their rent late or after the landlord went to court and got a judgment.  Tenants should be aware that dishonest landlords often will try and settle illegal eviction cases for much less than these cases can be worth, such as offering a month of free rent or a few hundred dollars or few thousands dollars.  When landlords make these offers, they are not being kind or helpful – they are trying to avoid paying much more once the tenant hires an experienced illegal eviction lawyer.

Whitney, LLP’s illegal eviction lawyers have recovered significant compensation for victims of illegal evictions in Maryland, including but not limited to:

• $275,000 settlement after a landlord mistakenly evicted the wrong apartment.
• $225,000 for a tenant who was evicted after paying her rent late and some of her personal items were discarded.
• Over $100,000 for a woman evicted before the Court issued an Order allowing the eviction, and who lost some of her personal property.
• $70,000 settlement for a tenant locked out by their landlord and some of their property discarded before their lease was over.

Of course, all cases are different and past results do not guarantee future results.

Being evicted after paying rent is one of the most upsetting experiences a Maryland tenant can face.  Illegal evictions, including being evicted after paying rent, can cause significant emotional distress in addition to property loss and economic loss.

If you’ve been evicted after paying rent or threatened with eviction despite paying what you owe, Whitney, LLP’s experienced Maryland eviction lawyers can review your case and help you fight back and pursue compensation.  We represent clients across Maryland including in Baltimore County, Baltimore City, Anne Arundel County, Prince George’s County, Montgomery County, Frederick County and Worcester County. 

Contact Whitney, LLP for a Free Illegal Eviction Case Evaluation at 410 583 8000, or use our Quick Contact Form.

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A Maryland Petition for Warrant of Restitution, which a landlord must file as part of the process for evicting a tenant for late rent payments

Maryland’s Right of Redemption for Paying Rent Late to Avoid Eviction

In Maryland, after a landlord wins a rent court case, they can request a Warrant of Restitution to schedule an eviction. Prior to the eviction, tenants have the right of redemption—the ability to stop the eviction by paying the full judgment (unpaid rent plus court costs).

However, some tenants are evicted even after paying rent when landlords fail to notify the sheriff or constable to stop the eviction, when mistakes are made in paperwork, or when landlords attempt illegal “self-help” evictions like lockouts or utility shutoffs.

Why Some Maryland Tenants Still Get Evicted After Paying Rent

Our attorneys at Whitney, LLP often see cases where Maryland tenants were evicted after paying rent due to:

• Carelessness and bad recordkeeping by landlords.
• Landlord failing to cancel the eviction with the sheriff’s office after tenant pays.
• Landlords illegally changing locks, seizing belongings, or cutting off utilities without a court order.

No matter the excuse or reason, if an eviction was performed illegally, tenants have legal rights and can fight back.

Each of these actions may give tenants the right to recover damages with the help of Whitney, LLP’s Maryland eviction lawyers.

Compensation After an Illegal Eviction

Maryland law requires that only the sheriff may carry out an eviction. Landlords cannot lock you out, remove your belongings, or shut off essential services without a Court Order.

If you were evicted after paying rent, you may be entitled to compensation for:

• Property loss (if belongings were stolen, thrown out or damaged).
• Economic loss (hotel costs, moving expenses, lost work time).
• Significant Emotional distress caused by the illegal eviction.

Whitney, LLP’s wrongful eviction attorneys have experience maximizing compensation for victims of illegal evictions.

Daniel W. Whitney, Jr. and Daniel W. Whitney of Whitney, LLP – Maryland Illegal Eviction Lawyers

Maryland Wrongful Eviction Lawyers Fighting for Tenants – Whitney, LLP

At Whitney, LLP, our Maryland illegal eviction lawyers have successfully represented many tenants who were wrongfully removed from their homes, locked out after paying, or had their rights violated by predatory landlords. 

If you were evicted after paying rent, our team can fight for your rights and pursue the maximum compensation available under Maryland law.

If you or your family were evicted after paying rent in Maryland, you don’t have to face your landlord alone. Whitney, LLP’s illegal eviction lawyers are here to help.

Contact Whitney, LLP for Free Illegal Eviction Case Evaluation at 410 583 8000, or use our Quick Contact Form.