Maryland
SUMMARY OF MARYLAND LAW
(The numbers refer to the sections (§) of the Maryland law found in the Real
Property Code, except where noted).
Also see city and local rules.
Before You Rent Lease Application §8-213 - Disclosure by Landlord §2-120 -
Insurance
All about Leases Leases §1-101(h)) - Military Personnel Lease Liability §8-212.1 -
Termination of Tenancy for Fire/Accident §8-112 to 8-113 -
Roomers - Sublease 320 Md.1, 1990 - Subtenants 320 Md.1, 1990 - Ground Rent
Leases §8-110 -
Lease Option Agreements §8-202 - When The Tenant Is A Minor C.J.S. Infants
§ 181.
Security Deposits Security Deposits §8-203 - Returning Property in Good Repair
§8-113 -
Ordinary Wear and Tear C.J.S. Landlord and Tenant §181.
Rent Required Receipts §8-205 - Required Records §8 208.3 - Failure to Pay Rent
§8-401 -
Seizure of Possessions §8-301 to 8-332
Tenant Rights Right to Possession at Beginning of Term §8-204 -
Right of Entry by Landlord and Tenants' Right to Privacy
Landlord Responsibilities Information Provided by Landlord §8-210 -
Common Area Responsibility 278 Md. 160, 165 (1976)
Safety & Repairs Smoke Detectors, Art. 38A, §12a & 13a -
Sprinkler Systems, Art. 38A, §12B -
Improvements to Property Md. L. Ency. Fixtures §2
Crime & Disturbances Quiet Enjoyment & Constructive Eviction §2-115 & 8-204 -
Remedies for Properties with Drug-Related Activity §14-120
Evictions & Lockouts Failure to Pay Rent §8-401 - Retaliatory Evictions §8-208.1 -
Weather Related Postponement §8-401 (d)(2) -Tenant or Landlord dies C.J. 2nd
Landlord and Tenant §22, 523 -
Eviction During Military Service 50 U.S.C.A. §530 -
Eviction for Breach of Lease §8-402.1 - Rent Escrow in Jury Trial Eviction Suit
§8-118
Payment of Rent During Eviction Trial Adjournment §8-403 -
House Guest Refuses to Leave §402.4 - Tax Sale Notification §14-836 -
Ending the Lease By Tenant §8-501 - By Landlord §8-402 - Mitigation of
Damages §8-207 -
Proper Notice §8-208(a)(5) and 8-501 - Holding Over With Consent §8-402(c) -
Holding Over Without Consent §6-402) - Tenant or Landlord dies C.J. 2nd
Landlord and Tenant §22, 523
Resolving Complaints and Rent Court Going to Landlord/Tenant Court -
Additionally, The Maryland Attorney General's Office Tips on Avoiding Disputes
between landlords and tenants.
Change of Property Ownership Conversion to Condominium - Sale of Property -
Foreclosure of the Property
Tax Notice - Lease Option Agreements - Tenant or Landlord dies C.J. 2nd
Landlord and Tenant §22, 523
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