Montgomery County Maryland Eviction Process

[YiBing T.]

Hello,

We have a rental property in Gaithersburg MD, the tenant is refusing to pay rent. We have started the Failure to Pay Rent process, won the case, but as of today, the tenant is still living at the property. We can't get them to move. We are waiting on the judge to grand Warrant of Restitution so we can work with the sheriff to proceed the actual eviction. 

My question is at this point, are there anything else we as the landlord should do to make this process faster. It has been almost 4 months from the beginning of the process and frankly it is hard to keep up with all the expenses and mortgage payments. I was told by other investors that the judge in the county doesn't really protect businesses, but rather focusing on the tenants rights. I would like to post this question out there for those who operates business in Montgomery County, MD and see if you have any other suggestions or any reputable attorneys whom are familiar with landlord/tenant laws that you can refer. Thank you all. 

[Carletta Grier]

@YiBing T. - There is nothing you can do to make the court move faster. You need someone at the court to find out if there is a reason for the delay. Call the court house and ask one of the clerks for status of warrant being issued. You need to make sure the file was forwarded to the Judge for signature. Don't be demanding when you call or your file will sure to be put at the bottom of the stack. I waiting for someone to get back to me regarding a referral for eviction attorney.