MD landlord resources
Lease preparation education in Maryland
Review the lease documents and local requirements with a qualified attorney.
Dataset review pending. These supplied references have not been independently verified. Educational information only, not legal, tax or financial advice.
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: 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
Offices listed in the dataset
- Maryland Office of the Attorney General - Consumer Protection DivisionConsumer Protection
- District Court of MarylandCourt