https://dhcd.maryland.gov/Tenant-Landlord-Affairs/Documents/Tenant-Bill-of-Rights-V1.pdf
 
1. Maryland Tenants’ Bill of Rights — Mandatory Lease Attachment Starting July 1, 2025

• Requirement: All new residential leases and lease renewals in Maryland must include the official Maryland Tenants’ Bill of Rights.
• Purpose: Ensures tenants are formally informed of their legal rights and protections under both state and federal law.
• Updates: The Office of Tenant and Landlord Affairs will release an updated Bill of Rights by September 1 each year, with changes effective October 1.
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2. Mold Remediation Requirements (Tenant Mold Remediation Act)

• Lease Requirement: At signing (or upon request), leases must include a mold‑prevention brochure.
• Landlord Obligations:
  • Perform a mold assessment within 15 days after tenant notification of mold.
  • Remediate visible mold within 45 days, with flexibility if warranted.
• Testing: Formal mold testing is not required until 2027, but visible mold must still be addressed promptly.
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3. Access and Inspection Rules — Changing October 1, 2025

• Entry Notice: Landlords are required to provide at least 24 hours’ written notice before entering a unit for inspections or repairs.
• Access Times: Allowed entry only Monday through Saturday, between 7 AM and 7 PM, unless it’s an emergency.
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4. Limitations on Rent-Setting Tools

• Prohibition: Landlords cannot use algorithmic tools or software to determine rent amounts for residential tenants—violates the Maryland Consumer Protection Act.
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5. Eviction Filing Fees — Policy Update Effective October 1, 2025

• Fee Increase: The state’s historically low eviction filing fee is being raised to align closer with regional levels.
• Restriction: Landlords are prohibited from passing eviction filing fees onto tenants, in most situations.
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6. Security Deposit Caps and Handling

• Cap: Maximum security deposit allowable is set at one month’s rent for most residential rentals.
• Cash Payments: If rent is paid in cash, landlords must provide receipts to tenants.
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7. Tenant Warranty of Habitability — Tenant Safety Act of 2024

• Mandate: All rental properties must be "fit for human habitation", free from serious hazards or dangerous defects.
• Enforcement: Tenants have avenues similar to rent escrow to demand fixes, though without needing to withhold rent.
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