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Maryland late fee law

Maryland caps late fees at 5% of the rent due for the period. There’s no required grace period.

Grace period: None required
Cap: 5% of the rent due for the period

Grace period: No statutory grace period.
Limits on the fee: Weekly rent: no more than $3 a week or $12 a month.

Law: Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-208(d)(3)

Last reviewed September 30, 2026

Not legal advice. Statutes change; check the linked section.

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