Maryland Governor halted evictions in Md

[Matthew Paul]

Watching the news, Maryland stopped evictions and utilities cant turn off service during this virus event . This inclludes phone and internet , water , electric and exictions  AND there are to be no late charge fees . 

[Russell Brazil]

Originally posted by @Wil Pace:

Has anyone tried filing for eviction in Maryland during the state of emergency?  Thankfully I only have 1 tenant out of 23 that is taking advantage of the situation.  The tenant is refusing to pay any rent during the state of emergency despite the fact that he is still gainfully employed and continues to earn his salary while working remotely.  He says his roommate had his hours cut and is therefore not able to pay "his half" of the rent.  I offered to defer 1/2 the rent or draw it from his security deposit, but he will not agree to pay anything.  I expect he is going to work this angle until the state of emergency is lifted and then simply move out to avoid paying the rent owed.

Contemplating filing for eviction now and see what happens...

 No way to file for eviction. Courts are closed for all non essential business.  You have a security deposit, thats in part what its for to guard against a non paying tenant. 

Sounds like you've got a well diversified portfolio with 23 units. Dont let it bother you too much. Just deal with it at the end when we all can.