§ 8–212.1
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. § 8-212.1 (2026)
Title 8. Landlord and Tenant
Subtitle 2. Residential Leases
§ 8–212.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)
“Active duty” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.
(3)
“Change of assignment” includes:
(i)
Permanent change of station orders;
(ii)
Temporary duty orders for a period exceeding 90 days;
(iii)
Orders requiring a person to move into quarters located on a military installation; and
(iv)
A release from active duty, including:
(1)
Retirement;
(2)
Separation or discharge under honorable conditions; and
(3)
Demobilization of an activated member of a reserve component who was serving on active duty orders for at least 180 consecutive days.
(4)
“Reserve component” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.
(b)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, if an active service member or the active service member’s spouse enters into a residential lease of property and the active service member subsequently receives a change of assignment, before or after occupying the property, any liability of the active service member or the active service member’s spouse, for rent under the lease may not exceed:
(1)
Any rent or lawful charges then due and payable plus 30 days’ rent after written notice and proof of the change of assignment is given to the landlord; and
(2)
The cost of repairing damage to the premises caused by an act or omission of the tenant.