Maryland Landlord Laws & Resources
Everything Maryland landlords need to operate legally and confidently: security deposit rules, notice periods, required lease clauses, broker fee disclosures, and statute citations.
List a Property in MarylandSecurity Deposit Rules
1.00 mo
Maximum Deposit (months of rent)
45 days
Return Deadline After Move-Out
1.50%
Annual Interest Owed to Tenant
Required
Escrow Account
Statute: Md. Code, Real Prop. Sec. 8-203
Notice Requirements
| Notice Type | Required Period | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland Security Deposit Interest | — | Md. Real Prop. Code § 8-203(e) |
| Reasonable notice (no statutory hours) | — | Md. Real Prop. Code (none) |
| 60-day notice for month-to-month (1 month in some jurisdictions) | 60 days | Md. Real Prop. Code § 8-402 |
| 10-day Notice to Quit (failure to pay rent) before summary ejectment | 10 days | Md. Real Prop. Code § 8-401 |
| 60-day notice for rent increase (Montgomery, PG counties stricter) | 60 days | Md. Real Prop. Code § 8-402 |
| 45-day return with itemized statement (and prescribed statutory notice) | 45 days | Md. Real Prop. Code § 8-203(g) |
Broker Fee Rules
MD — No statutory restriction
Tenant owes broker fee: Yes
Written disclosure required: Yes
Standard brokerage disclosure rules apply.
Effective: 2020-01-01
Required & Recommended Lease Clauses
State-specific lease clauses for Maryland are being updated.