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The summaries of the law include Maryland law, the federal law as well as local ordinances. These laws apply to all tenants, including tenants in public and subsidized housing. There is more for public and subsidized tenants in the "Tips from the Experts" section.

District Court: Help for Eastern Shore residents.
Landlord Tenant Law

Solving Disputes
Tenants and Landlords: Your Rights and Obligations under Maryland Law
TIPS from the Experts
(including public housing)		 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 - Time of Notice to Terminate Tenancy §8-501
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, Public Safety Art. §9-102
Sprinkler Systems, Public Safety Art. §9-106
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. §501 -
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, Tax-Property §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
Maryland Cities and County Rules
Some jurisdictions have special rules regarding Landlords and Tenants that apply only to that area.

Source: The summaries of the law were developed by Baltimore Neighborhoods Inc. and updated by the Maryland State Law Library (MSLL).

Last Date Legally Reviewed 03/12/08 (PLL/M.A.J.)
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