Maryland landlord law

A summary of the numbers that come up most often. For anything you plan to act on, verify against current statute or with counsel in Maryland.

Security deposit cap

2 months' rent

Notice to pay or quit

10 days (after judgment for possession)

End month-to-month tenancy

60 days (state); 90 in Montgomery County

Rent control

Local option (Takoma Park, Mt. Rainier)

Source-of-income protection

Yes — includes Section 8

Notes

Deposit must be held in escrow with interest.