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Maryland Landlord-Tenant Law: The Verified Rules (2026)

Every value below cites its statute and shows the date we last checked it. Where we haven't verified a rule yet, we say so — we never guess at the law.

Security deposits

Return deadline

Spot-check advised

45 days

Source: Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-203 · Last verified June 1, 2026 · Deposit return tool for Maryland →

Itemized statement required

Spot-check advised

Yes

Source: Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-203 · Last verified June 1, 2026 · Deposit return tool for Maryland →

Interest on the deposit

Verified

Yes

Source: Md. Code, Real Property § 8-203 · Last verified July 2, 2026 · Deposit interest tool for Maryland →

Interest rule

Verified

Deposits of $50 or more earn simple interest at the GREATER of 1.5% per year or the 1-year U.S. Treasury (Constant Maturity) yield set each January — with Treasury yields elevated, the actual current rate is well above the 1.5% floor. Accrues monthly, payable if held at least 6 months. Use the Maryland DHCD's official calculator for the exact amount.

Source: Md. Code, Real Property § 8-203 · Last verified July 2, 2026 · Deposit interest tool for Maryland →

Rent, fees, and notice

Late fee limit

Verified

Up to 5% of rent

Source: Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-208(d)(3) · Last verified June 12, 2026 · Late fee tool for Maryland →

Late fee grace period

Verified

0 days

Source: Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-208(d)(3) · Last verified June 12, 2026 · Late fee tool for Maryland →

Not yet verified for Maryland: Maximum deposit, Deadline when deducting, Rent increase notice, Month-to-month termination notice, Entry notice, Required disclosures, Habitability standards, Rent receipt rules. We publish a value only after checking it against the statute — these are in our verification queue rather than guessed at.

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