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Last reviewed September 2026

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Maryland Rent Increase Notice

A Maryland landlord has to give tenants written notice before rent goes up. How much notice — and whether there’s a cap — is set by statute. Here’s what Maryland’s says.

Maryland rules at a glance

Maryland rules for a Rent Increase Notice
Month-to-month60 days. At least 60 days’ written notice before raising rent on a month-to-month tenancy.Real Prop. §8-209
Lease term over 1 month90 days. At least 90 days’ written notice for a tenancy with a term longer than one month.Real Prop. §8-209
Week-to-week7 days with a written lease, or 21 days with no written lease. Notice goes by first-class mail with a certificate of mailing, or electronically only if the tenant has opted in.Real Prop. §8-209
Rent capThere is no statewide rent cap. Montgomery County and Prince George’s County cap most annual increases at CPI + 3%, up to 6%, and Takoma Park runs its own program.

Rent, late fees & rent increases

  • Late fees — A lease may not charge a late penalty above 5% of the rent due for the period. For weekly rent the cap is $3 a week and $12 a month. A clause charging more is unenforceable and exposes the landlord to the tenant’s damages and attorney’s fees (§8-208(d)(3), (g)).
  • Rent-increase notice — A landlord must give written notice before raising rent: at least 90 days for a tenancy with a term longer than one month, 60 days for month-to-month, and 7 days (written lease) or 21 days (no written lease) for week-to-week. Notice goes by first-class mail with a certificate of mailing, or electronically only if the tenant has opted in (§8-209).
  • Application fees — A landlord offering five or more units on one property or at one location who charges more than $25 must refund whatever isn’t actually spent on credit checks and other application expenses within 15 days after move-in or a decision that no tenancy will occur, or owe twice the fee (§8-213).
  • Filing fees — A lease can’t make the tenant pay the court’s eviction filing surcharge, except by deduction from the deposit after the landlord wins possession (§8-208(d)(13)).
  • Local rent stabilization — There is no statewide rent cap. Montgomery County and Prince George’s County cap most annual increases at CPI + 3%, up to 6%, with exemptions for newer buildings, and Takoma Park runs its own program — check the local rules before renewing.

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