Maryland Statutes

In Maryland, landlord-tenant relationships are primarily governed laws: Maryland Title 8 Landlord Tenant which deals with general provisions applicable to both commercial and residential leases, covering aspects such as lease agreements, the rights and obligations of both parties, and remedies in case of disputes. Each section is outlined and linked below.

Md. Code, Real. Prop. § 8-203(b)(1) – Security deposits
Md. Code, Real. Prop. § 8-203(c) – Security deposits
Md. Code, Real. Prop. § 8-203(e)(1)(2)(3) – Security deposits
Md. Code, Real. Prop. § 8-203(e)(4) 8-203(g)(1)(2) – Deadline for Returning Security Deposit
Md. Code, Real. Prop. § 8-203 – Security deposits
Md. Code, Real. Prop. § 8-203.1(b) – Security deposit receipt
Md. Code, Real. Prop. § 8-203.1 – Security deposit receipt
Md. Code, Real. Prop. § 8-208(d)(3) – Written leases; supplementary rights afforded by local law or ordinance; prohibited provisions not enforceable; damages; severability
Md. Code, Real. Prop. § 8-208(1) – Written leases; supplementary rights afforded by local law or ordinance; prohibited provisions not enforceable; damages; severability
Md. Code, Real. Prop. § 8-208(d)(6) – Written leases; supplementary rights afforded by local law or ordinance; prohibited provisions not enforceable; damages; severability
Md. Code, Real. Prop. § 8-208.1 (1-3) – Retaliatory actions
Md. Code, Real. Prop. § 8-211 – Repair of dangerous defects; rent escrow
Md. Code, Real. Prop. § 8-207 – Duty of aggrieved party to mitigate damages on breach of lease; secondary liability of tenant for rent
Md. Code, Real. Prop. § 8-401 – Failure to pay rent
Md. Code, Real. Prop. § 8-402(b)(3) – Holding over
Md. Code, Real. Prop. § 8-402.1(a)(1) – Breach of lease
Md. Code, Real. Prop. § 8-5A-02(a) – Termination of lease
Md. Code, Real. Prop. § 8-5A-03 – Notice – Victim of sexual assault
Md. Code, Real. Prop. § 8-5A-04 – Action for possession of property
Md. Code, Real. Prop. § 8-209 – Rent Increase Notice
Md. Code, Real. Prop. § 8-213(b)(1)(i) – Application Fees
Md. Code, Real. Prop. § 7-113(b)(1)(i)(ii)(iii) – Self-Help Evictions
Md. Code, Real. Prop. § 8-216(b)(1) –
Md. Code, Real. Prop. § 8-209(b)(2)(i)(2) – Electronic Notices
Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-210 – Information to Be Posted or Provided by Landlord