Maryland Landlord-Tenant Laws
Complete 2026 guide to Maryland landlord laws — security deposits, eviction process, entry notice, and rent control status.
Landlord Score
4
out of 10
Tenant Leaning
Key Law Summary — Maryland
🏦
Security Deposit Max
2 months
📋
Eviction Notice
4 days (pay or quit)
⚡
Avg Eviction Timeline
60 days
🚪
Entry Notice Required
Not required
💰
Late Fee Cap
5%
⚖
Eviction Filing Fee
$35–$51
🏘️
Rent Control
None
❄️
Winter Eviction Ban
No
✅ Landlord Rights in Maryland
→Can recover court costs
⚖ Tenant Rights in Maryland
→Right to jury trial in eviction
→Escrow rights
📋 Required Disclosures
✓ Lead paint
✓ Mold
✓ Flood
✓ Utilities
⚡ Eviction Timeline — Maryland
1
Serve Notice
4-day notice to pay or quit
2
Wait Period
Allow 4 days for tenant to comply
3
File Complaint
File at court — fee: $35–$51
4
Court Hearing
Attend hearing with documentation
5
Judgment & Writ
Total avg: 60 days start to finish
Local Court Resources
At a Glance
Landlord Score4/10
Eviction Avg60 days
Notice Period4 days
Entry NoticeNone