How many days notice does a landlord need to give for non-payment of rent in Maryland?

In Maryland, a landlord must give 10 days notice to pay or quit before filing for eviction due to non-payment of rent. This is governed by Maryland Real Property Code §§ 8-101 et seq..

What is the no-cause notice period for landlords in Maryland?

In Maryland, landlords must provide 30 days notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy without cause.

What are the valid grounds for eviction in Maryland?

Maryland recognizes the following grounds for eviction: Non-payment of rent (Failure to Pay Rent complaint); Breach of lease (Breach of Lease complaint); Holdover; Criminal activity.

Maryland Landlord-Tenant Law

Q: Is there rent control in Maryland?

Maryland has rent control provisions. Montgomery County has a rent stabilization law limiting increases. Takoma Park has a strict rent control ordinance. Other counties have no rent control.

Tribunal: District Court

10 Days — Pay or Quit

30 Days — No-Cause Notice

30 Days — Cure or Quit

Notice Periods

Situation	Notice Required
Non-payment of rent	10 days to pay or quit
Month-to-month termination (no cause)	30 days
Lease violation (cure or quit)	30 days

Security Deposit

Maximum 2 months' rent (Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-203).

Grounds for Eviction

Non-payment of rent (Failure to Pay Rent complaint)
Breach of lease (Breach of Lease complaint)
Holdover
Criminal activity

Rent Control

Rent Control Applies

Montgomery County has a rent stabilization law limiting increases. Takoma Park has a strict rent control ordinance. Other counties have no rent control.

Electronic Signatures

U.S. ESIGN Act (15 U.S.C. §7001) + state UETA adoption

Electronic signatures on leases and notices are valid in Maryland. Generate and e-sign a form →

Governing Statute

Maryland Real Property Code §§ 8-101 et seq.

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