MD landlord resources
Waldorf rental market
Rental-market planning in Waldorf, Maryland, with state-law references and operating examples.
Dataset review pending. These supplied references have not been independently verified. Educational information only, not legal, tax or financial advice.
The local rental snapshot
Supplied Zillow Observed Rent Index, 2026-09-30. ZORI describes typical asking rent in its sample, not the rent or income of your property.
- Typical monthly rent
- $2,345
- Metro
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- County in dataset
- Charles County
The comparison figure is $1,963. It is the median of the supplied city ZORI figures within Maryland, not a statewide household-rent statistic. This location is 19.5% above that comparison.
Operating examples at this rent
- Annual gross, 12 paid months
- $28,140
- One vacant week, annualized
- $541
- Example 3× income threshold
- $7,035
These are calculations, not forecasts or client results. Gross rent excludes vacancy, repairs, taxes, insurance, financing and management. The income threshold is an illustrative policy, not a legal requirement or recommendation. Review local screening restrictions and fair housing obligations before using it.
Deposit limits and notice periods below come from the Maryland dataset, not independent Waldorf ordinances. A rental in this market may be subject to additional municipal rules or exceptions. Confirm the exact address and applicable jurisdiction with the relevant office.
Maryland: Security deposits
Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-203(b)(1): max 1 month's rent for leases entered on/after Oct. 1, 2024 (prior cap was 2 months). Up to 2 months only in a narrow DHS utility-assistance scenario.
§ 8-203(e): simple interest at the greater of the 1-year Treasury yield or 1.5%/yr; accrues monthly, due only if held at least 6 months, deposits of $50+.
The uploaded dataset lists a deposit-return period of 45 days. Review the cited rule for the applicable conditions and timing.
Maryland: Notices and tenancy endings
§ 8-401(c)(1): written notice of intent to file, with 10 days to cure, before filing a failure-to-pay-rent action.
§ 8-402(c)(2): 60 days for a month-to-month tenancy; 90 days for year-to-year (non-farm).
Court listed in the supplied dataset: District Court of Maryland.
Maryland: Rent regulation
No statewide rent control. Maryland permits local rent stabilization (Takoma Park, Montgomery County, Prince George's County), so the state does not preempt.
Maryland: Licensing and registration
No statewide residential rental license; licensing/registration is local (e.g., Baltimore City, Montgomery County). State lead rental registration with MDE applies to pre-1978 units.
Maryland: Lease disclosures and receipts
Lead paint (federal)
Not separately verified from an authoritative source.
Sources supplied for Maryland
Dates below are verification dates claimed in the uploaded dataset, not a new review by Calvin's team.
- Md. Code, Real Property § 8-203 (security deposits)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- Md. Code, Real Property § 8-401 (failure to pay rent)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- Md. Code, Real Property § 8-402 (tenant holding over)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- Zillow research data, supplied observation 2026-09-30
Offices listed in the dataset
- Maryland Office of the Attorney General - Consumer Protection DivisionConsumer Protection
- District Court of MarylandCourt