How much notice does a landlord have to give before raising the rent in Maryland?

In Maryland, a landlord must give 60 days written notice before raising the rent. This is Md. Code, Real Prop. §§ 8-208.1, 8-401.

WhatMaryland
Notice required60 days

Notes

Rent increases and non-renewals on month-to-month tenancies need 60 days (90 in Montgomery County). No statute sets an entry-notice period. Late rent: 10-day notice before filing (2021).

Source

Md. Code, Real Prop. §§ 8-208.1, 8-401

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 computes the notice this rule requires from the tenancy’s own dates — for a renewal offer, a rent increase or a served notice — and will not serve one that is short unless the owner records a reason. The answer above is the rule the product enforces.

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