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The short version
- Maryland has no statewide rent control or statewide cap on rent increases.
Maryland has no statewide rent control or rent cap. Some local governments, including Montgomery County and the City of Takoma Park, run their own rent stabilization programs.
Maryland rent control at a glance
| Rule | Maryland | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Rent control status | Maryland has no statewide rent control or statewide cap on rent increases. | Maryland Code, Real Property Article |
Does Maryland have rent control?
Rent control status. Maryland has no statewide rent control or statewide cap on rent increases. (Maryland Code, Real Property Article)
Limits on increases
We could not confirm a statewide rule here. Check your county court or a local attorney.
City and county rules
Local ordinances. Some local governments, including Montgomery County and the City of Takoma Park, have their own rent stabilization laws with yearly limits and notice rules. (Local ordinances)
Local ordinances. Prince George's County also generally limits rent increases under its own county law. (Local ordinances)
Notice before an increase
We could not confirm a statewide rule here. Check your county court or a local attorney.
Mistakes to avoid
- Assuming a unit is exempt without checking the exemption rules and any notice the exemption requires.
- Following state rules and missing a stricter city ordinance.
- Raising rent in the middle of a fixed term when the lease does not allow it.
- Giving less notice than the increase requires.
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- Maryland Code, Real Property Article
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Does Maryland have rent control?
Maryland has no statewide rent control or statewide cap on rent increases. Source: Maryland Code, Real Property Article.
Do cities in Maryland have their own rent rules?
Some local governments, including Montgomery County and the City of Takoma Park, have their own rent stabilization laws with yearly limits and notice rules. Prince George's County also generally limits rent increases under its own county law. Source: Local ordinances.