# Real Property (GRP)

## Title 8. Landlord and Tenant

### Subtitle 2. Residential Leases

#### Section 8-212.3

(a)

  (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

  (2) "Affected dwelling unit" has the meaning stated in Sec. 7-309 of the Public Utilities Article.

  (3) "Landlord" has the meaning stated in Sec. 7-309 of the Public Utilities Article.

  (4) "Tenant" has the meaning stated in Sec. 7-309 of the Public Utilities Article.

  (5) "Utility service" has the meaning stated in Sec. 7-309 of the Public Utilities Article.

  (6) "Utility service provider" has the meaning stated in Sec. 7-309 of the Public Utilities Article.

(b) A tenant may deduct from rent due to a landlord the amount of payments made to a utility service provider for utility service if:

  (1) An oral or written lease for an affected dwelling unit requires the landlord to pay the utility bill; and

  (2)

    (i) The tenant pays all or part of the utility bill, including payments made on a new utility service account; or

    (ii) The tenant pays any security deposit required to obtain a new utility service account.

(c) A tenant's rights under this section may not be waived in any lease.

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