LANDLORD/TENANT SECTION

One of the duties of the Sheriff is to provide enforcement for court ordered assistance to property owners. Evictions are an unfortunate but necessary part of that duty. The Landlord/Tenant Section is responsible for the service of all related summonses and notices regarding the eviction process. This unit works in accordance with the District Court of Maryland.

The Landlord/Tenant Section also handles Writs of Executions. The purpose of a Writ of Execution is to attempt to satisfy a monetary judgment that has been issued by the Court by either collecting payment for the total judgment or by conducting a levy and/or seizure of personal or real property owed by the Debtor/Defendant.

The Howard County Sheriff’s Office has seized numerous vehicles, boats, furniture, office equipment, and homes. The Court will often direct the HCSO to sell some of these items at Public Auction - better known as a Sheriff’s Sale - to collect the monies owed.