Late fee rules in Maryland
In Maryland, the late fee is at most 5% of the unpaid rent for that period. Maryland law sets no grace period before a late fee.
Checked against Maryland law on Oct 28, 2026.
What Maryland law says
What is the maximum late fee a landlord can charge in Maryland?
In Maryland, the late fee is at most 5% of the unpaid rent for that period.
Source: Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-208(d)(3), read Oct 28, 2026.
When can a landlord charge a late fee in Maryland?
Maryland law sets no grace period before a late fee.
We read the state's landlord-tenant law on Oct 28, 2026 and found no statute on this.
Check your city's rules too: a city or county can set stricter limits. This is general information, not legal advice.