Cal. Civ. Code § 8-602
Md. Code Ann., Real Property Art. Title 8 — Landlord and Tenant
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(a) A jury demand must be made by a separate written pleading. Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a jury demand under this subsection shall be filed with the court as provided in item (1) or (2) of this subsection or the right to trial by jury is waived: (1) In nonresidential cases, within fifteen days of posting or personal service, or at the parties’ first scheduled appearance before the court, whichever occurs sooner; and (2) In residential cases, at the parties’ first scheduled appearance before the court. (b) The time for filing the jury demand may be extended by agreement of all parties and that extension shall not be later than the first scheduled appearance of the parties.
Maryland Real Property § 8-602 governs how and when a party in a landlord-tenant case may request a jury trial. A jury demand must be submitted as a separate written document, and the deadline differs depending on whether the case involves residential or nonresidential property. Missing the applicable deadline results in the automatic waiver of the right to a jury trial, though all parties may agree in writing to extend the deadline up to the first scheduled court appearance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. § 8-602, property owners and managers involved in landlord-tenant proceedings should be aware that the right to a jury trial is time-sensitive and procedurally specific. In nonresidential cases, a written jury demand must generally be filed within fifteen days of posting or personal service, or by the first scheduled court appearance, whichever comes first. In residential cases, the demand must be made at the first scheduled court appearance, and all parties may mutually agree to extend the deadline up to that same point.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. § 8-602 preserves a tenant's right to request a jury trial in landlord-tenant proceedings, but that right can be lost if the proper written demand is not filed on time. In residential cases, the demand must be made at the first scheduled court appearance, making early preparation important. Tenants who want to understand how this procedural right applies to their circumstances may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Maryland housing court procedures.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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