§ 8–208.2
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. § 8-208.2 (2026)
Title 8. Landlord and Tenant
Subtitle 2. Residential Leases
§ 8–208.2LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Notwithstanding the provisions of § 8-208.1 of this subtitle, a landlord of real property subject to the provisions of Title 6, Subtitle 8 of the Environment Article may not evict or take any other retaliatory action against a tenant primarily as a result of the tenant providing information to the landlord under Title 6, Subtitle 8 of the Environment Article.
(b)
For purposes of this section, a retaliatory action includes:
(1)
An arbitrary refusal to renew a lease;
(2)
Termination of a tenancy;
(3)
An arbitrary rent increase or decrease in services to which the tenant is entitled; or
(4)
Any form of constructive eviction.
(c)
A tenant subject to an eviction or retaliatory action under this section is entitled to the relief, and is eligible for reasonable attorney’s fees and costs, authorized under § 8-208.1 of this subtitle.
(d)
Nothing in this section may be interpreted to alter the landlord’s or the tenant’s rights arising from a breach of any provision of a lease.