# Sec. 13-141. Late fees or penalties - when prohibited

Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.

## Sec. 13-141. Late fees or penalties - when prohibited

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 13-141 (2026)

(a) A landlord shall not charge late fees if they apply to payments required during the emergency.

(b) A landlord shall not charge penalties during the emergency.

(c) A landlord shall inform a tenant in writing to disregard any late fee or penalty notice if the landlord provided the notice to the tenant during the emergency.

(d) A landlord may charge the costs of return check fees.