As of October 1, 2024, a Maryland tenant has the right to file an application with the District Court to shield court records that relate to eviction filings if the tenant paid the amount owed prior to the eviction and stayed in the property, and if it’s been 12 months since the eviction order was issued. You can use this form and file with the correct District Court location.

Also, the Maryland District Court is required to shield all the Failure to Pay Rent (FTPR) eviction records within 60 days of the final resolution of the case, and the case did not result in a judgement for possession.

For issues not relating to evictions, please download our Tenant Guide for information on what to do when landlord-tenant issues arise.