United States · MD

Maryland landlord-tenant laws.

The key statutes you need to know as a Maryland landlord — deposit caps, late fees, entry notice, and required disclosures at a glance.

All regions

Security deposit

2 months' rent

Return: 45 days

Late fees

Capped at 5% of monthly rent

Entry notice

Reasonable notice

Termination notice

60 days (Baltimore) / 30 days (other)

Rent control

Local (Takoma Park, Mt. Rainier)

Required disclosures

Every Maryland residential lease must include these disclosures where applicable. Missing required disclosures can void clauses or trigger statutory penalties.

Lead-based paint
Security deposit receipt
Utility billing

Notable Maryland quirk

Must pay interest on security deposits held over 6 months.

Eviction timelines in Maryland

See filing fees, timelines, and estimated total costs for Maryland.

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Other states

Alabama

1 month's rent

Alaska

2 months' rent (1 month if rent ≥ $2,000)

Arizona

1.5 months' rent

Arkansas

2 months' rent

California

1 month's rent (as of July 2024)

Colorado

No statutory cap

Connecticut

2 months' rent (1 month if tenant ≥ 62)

Delaware

1 month's rent (12-month+ leases)