 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Last page edit 09/23/08
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Termination of Tenancy by Tenant (Public Local Laws of Baltimore City, Secs. 9-16, 9-21; Baltimore City Code, Sec. 905; Maryland Code, Real Property, Sec. 8-501) CLICK HERE FOR LAWS SPECIFIC TO THE STATE OF MARYLAND REFER TO MARYLAND CODE, REAL PROPERTY A tenant occupying a dwelling for a term of 1 year or less and wishing to terminate the tenancy must give the landlord 30 days' written notice before the end of the rental period (Public Local Laws, Sec. 9-16). Tenant and landlord may agree to a longer period of notice, but state law requires that any written agreement between them must require as long a notice period to be given by landlord to tenant as that to be given by tenant to landlord. (Maryland Code, Real Property, Sec. 8-501) In addition, every tenant must give the landlord at least 72 hours (3 days) notice before actually moving out. The landlord or his agent then has the right to inspect the premises for any violation of conditions of the tenancy. If tenant has committed any violations, he must give his next address to landlord. Upon vacating the premises, tenant must lock all doors, windows, and other openings and leave the premises clean and free of trash. Within 24 hours after vacating, tenant must give the keys to landlord or his agent, either in person or by registered mail. Tenant is entitled to receive a receipt for the keys. If tenant fails to return the keys, tenant may be liable for the cost of changing the locks. If tenant fails to comply with the requirements of the Public Local Laws he is liable to a fine of $25 to $100. (Public Local Laws, Sec, 9-21) A nearly identical procedure is provided in the Baltimore City Housing Code (section 905) and failure to comply will subject the violator to the penalties provided. Last date legally reviewed: 9/23/08 (PLL/M.A.J.) Source: Baltimore Neighborhoods (BNI) - See main Landlord Tenant section for more information on BNI. Updated by the Maryland State Law Library (MSLL). |
| Is this legal
advice? This site offers legal information, not legal advice. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information and to clearly explain your options. However we do not provide legal advice - the application of the law to your individual circumstances. For legal advice,
you should consult an attorney. See our section on Finding Legal Help.
About this website. The Maryland State Law Library, a court-related agency of the Maryland Judiciary, sponsors this site. The website was developed (1999-2007) as part of an access to justice initiative by the Maryland Legal Assistance Network (MLAN) in collaboration with a number of legal services providers serving low and moderate income Marylanders. In the absence of file-specific attribution or copyright, the Maryland State Law Library may hold the copyright to parts of this website. You are free to copy the information for your own use or for other non-commercial purposes with the following language “Source: Maryland's People’s Law Library – www.peoples-law.org. © Maryland State Law Library, 2007.” |
Need help with the legal terms?
|
