# Real Property (GRP)

## Title 8. Landlord and Tenant

### Subtitle 5A. Rental Housing -- Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

#### Section 8-5A-03

(a) If a tenant or legal occupant is a victim of abuse, the tenant may terminate the tenant's future liability under a residential lease under Sec. 8-5A-02 of this subtitle if the tenant provides the landlord with written notice by first-class mail or hand delivery of an intent to vacate the leased premises, including the tenant's or legal occupant's status as a victim of abuse.

(b) The notice provided under subsection (a) of this section shall include:

  (1) A copy of a protective order issued for the benefit of the tenant or legal occupant under Sec. 4-506 of the Family Law Article;

  (2) A copy of a peace order issued for the benefit of the tenant or legal occupant under Sec. 3-1505 of the Courts Article for which the underlying act was an act of abuse; or

  (3) A copy of a report by a qualified third party, provided that:

    (i) The name and physical description of the alleged perpetrator are redacted; and

    (ii) The report was signed by the qualified third party within the preceding 60 days.

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