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Maryland Landlord-Tenant Laws

This overview summarizes common Maryland landlord-tenant topics using published statute references (Maryland Code Real Property 8). Laws change — confirm details with official sources.

Maryland at a glance: Security deposit limit: 2 months rent. Return deadline: 45 days after move-out. Month-to-month notice: 30 days. Source: Maryland Code Real Property 8.
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Security Deposit Laws

Maximum Deposit:

2 months rent

Return Deadline:

45 days after move-out

Interest Required:

Yes

Landlords should provide an itemized deduction list when withholding any portion of the deposit.

Eviction Notice Requirements

Nonpayment of Rent:

Immediately days notice

Lease Violation:

30 days notice

Court filing and service rules vary by county. Use our eviction timeline calculator for planning.

Notice to Vacate

Month-to-Month Lease:

30 days notice

Fixed-Term Lease:

No notice required if lease ends

Late Rent Fees

Grace Period:

No statutory requirement

Maximum Late Fee:

5% of rent

Additional Regulations

Rent Control:

Some local ordinances

Landlord Entry Notice:

Reasonable notice

Primary statute reference: Maryland Code Real Property 8

When to use Maryland document templates

Use LeaseCraft templates when you need editable PDF or DOCX lease and notice forms built for Maryland landlords and tenants. Start with the residential lease generator, then add notices from the sidebar.

Common mistakes in Maryland

  • Relying on verbal agreements instead of a written lease with required disclosures
  • Missing the 45-day security deposit return window
  • Serving eviction or termination notices with incorrect day counts

Frequently asked questions

In Maryland, the commonly cited limit is 2 months rent. Return timing is typically 45 days after move-out. Confirm current rules in Maryland Code Real Property 8.

Maryland month-to-month tenancies typically require 30 days written notice unless the lease specifies otherwise.

Use our Maryland lease agreement generator to build a residential lease with state-structured clauses. Preview free before download.

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