Security deposit rules in Maryland
In Maryland, the deposit is at most 1 month of rent per unit. In Maryland, the deposit with interest, and the itemized list of damages with costs, are due within 45 days after the tenancy ends.
Checked against Maryland law on Oct 28, 2026.
What Maryland law says
What is the most a landlord can charge for a security deposit in Maryland?
In Maryland, the deposit is at most 1 month of rent per unit.
Source: Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-203(b)(1), read Oct 28, 2026.
How long does a landlord in Maryland have to return a security deposit?
In Maryland, the deposit with interest, and the itemized list of damages with costs, are due within 45 days after the tenancy ends.
Source: Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-203(e)(1), read Oct 28, 2026.
Check your city's rules too: a city or county can set stricter limits. This is general information, not legal advice.