# Real Property (GRP)

## Title 8. Landlord and Tenant

### Subtitle 2. Residential Leases

#### Section 8-209

(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 Sec. 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.

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Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)