Maryland landlord and tenant rules

Seayora publishes 8 Maryland rules, covering contractor sales tax, notice periods, security deposits. Every one is generated from the statute it cites — the same rule Seayora's own deadline engine enforces on a live tenancy — and carries the date it was last checked.

Maryland at a glance

RuleMaryland
Do contractors charge sales tax in Maryland?Consumer of materials
How many days does a tenant get to pay late rent in Maryland?10 days
How much notice does a landlord have to give before entering in Maryland?24 hours
How much notice does a landlord have to give before raising the rent in Maryland?60 days
How much notice must a landlord give to end a tenancy in Maryland?60 days
Does a landlord have to pay interest on a security deposit in Maryland?Simple interest at the greater of 1.
How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Maryland?45 days
How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Maryland?2 months of rent

Contractor sales tax in Maryland

Do contractors charge sales tax in Maryland?

In Maryland a contractor is treated as the CONSUMER of the materials they build into real property. That means the contractor pays sales tax when they buy the materials, and does not add sales tax to the customer's invoice for that work — the tax is already inside the price. Source: Md. Code Tax-Gen. §11-101; Md. Code Regs. 03.06.01.19 (a contractor is the consumer of materials used to improve real property).

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Notice periods in Maryland

How many days does a tenant get to pay late rent in Maryland?

In Maryland, a landlord must give a written demand and allow 10 days to pay before starting a nonpayment case. This is Md. Code, Real Prop. §§ 8-208.1, 8-401.

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

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How much notice does a landlord have to give before entering in Maryland?

In Maryland, a landlord must give 24 hours notice before entering an occupied rental, other than in an emergency. This is Md. Code, Real Prop. §§ 8-208.1, 8-401.

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

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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.

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

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How much notice must a landlord give to end a tenancy in Maryland?

In Maryland, a landlord must give 60 days written notice to end a tenancy or decline to renew it. This is Md. Code, Real Prop. §§ 8-208.1, 8-401.

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

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Security deposits in Maryland

Does a landlord have to pay interest on a security deposit in Maryland?

Yes. Maryland requires a landlord to pay the tenant interest on a security deposit. Simple interest at the greater of 1.5 % or the Federal Reserve discount rate, on deposits of $50 or more. The deposit itself must be returned within 45 days of the end of the tenancy. This is Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-203.

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How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Maryland?

In Maryland, a landlord has 45 days after the tenancy ends to return the security deposit, together with an itemised statement of any deductions. Maryland also requires interest to be paid on the deposit: Simple interest at the greater of 1.5 % or the Federal Reserve discount rate, on deposits of $50 or more. This is Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-203.

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How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Maryland?

In Maryland, a security deposit is capped at 2 months of rent. Two months' rent. This is Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-203.

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Sources

  • Md. Code Tax-Gen. §11-101; Md. Code Regs. 03.06.01.19 (a contractor is the consumer of materials used to improve real property).
  • Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-203
  • Md. Code, Real Prop. §§ 8-208.1, 8-401

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 these rules

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