45 days
to return a deposit
State rules · MD
Maryland landlord-tenant rules
The six rules landlords and renters ask about most in Maryland, each with the statute it comes from.
60 days
landlord notice, month-to-month
Notice to vacate
In Maryland, a landlord must give 60 days’ notice to end a month-to-month tenancy, and a tenant must give 30 days’ notice.
5% of rent
late-fee cap
60 days
notice before an increase
Rent increase notice
Maryland landlords must give at least 60 days’ notice before raising the rent on a month-to-month tenancy.
24 hours
notice before entry
Landlord entry
Maryland landlords must give at least 24 hours’ notice before entering your home, except in an emergency.
$5,000
small claims limit
Not legal advice. Statutes change; check the linked section. The law behind each rule: Maryland Code, Real Property Article, Title 8 (Landlord and Tenant).
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