§ 8–209
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. § 8-209 (2026)
Title 8. Landlord and Tenant
Subtitle 2. Residential Leases
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(a)
(1)
This section applies only to a residential lease.
(2)
This section does not apply to a landlord who has provided written notice of the intent to terminate a tenancy in accordance with § 8–402(c)(2) of this article.
(b)
(1)
A landlord shall notify a tenant in writing before increasing the tenant’s rent.
(2)
(i)
The notice required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall:
(1)
Be sent by first–class mail with a certificate of mailing; or
(2)
If elected by the tenant, sent by electronic delivery in at least one of the following forms:
(A)
An e–mail message;
(B)
A text message; or
(C)
Through an electronic tenant portal.
(ii)
The electronic delivery method shall provide the landlord with proof of transmission of the notice.
(iii)
A landlord may not condition the acceptance of a lease application on the tenant’s election to receive notice under this subsection by electronic delivery.
(3)
A landlord shall provide the notice required under paragraph (1) of this subsection:
(i)
For tenancies for a term of more than 1 month, at least 90 days in advance of the rent increase;
(ii)
For tenancies for a term of more than 1 week, but not more than 1 month, at least 60 days in advance of the rent increase; and
(iii)
For tenancies for a term of 1 week or less:
(1)
At least 7 days in advance of the rent increase if the parties have a written lease; or
(2)
At least 21 days in advance of the rent increase if the parties do not have a written lease.
(c)
This section does not affect or supersede any local law or ordinance that requires additional notice or provides additional tenant protections.