How much can a landlord charge for a late rent fee in Maryland?

In Maryland, a late fee may not exceed 5% of the rent due for the period that was paid late. This is Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-208(d)(3).

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Maximum late fee5% of the rent due for the period that was paid late

Source

Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-208(d)(3)

Read the statute in the Maryland Code (Maryland General Assembly): mgaleg.maryland.gov.

Checked against the statute on September 11, 2026.

This is a summary of a published statute, not legal advice. Rules change, local ordinances can add to them, and the terms of a specific lease may differ. Check the citation and speak to a lawyer before acting.

How Seayora uses this rule

Seayora charges only the late fee written into the lease, after the grace period the lease sets, and adds no late fee of its own. This page states the statutory ceiling and waiting period so the terms of a lease can be checked against them before it is signed.

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