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Rent Increase Notice Laws in Maryland

In Maryland a landlord must give written notice at least 60 days before raising rent on a month-to-month tenancy, and at least 90 days for tenancies with a term longer than one month.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Maryland at a glance

Notice for month-to-month increase
60 days
Notice goes by first-class mail with a certificate of mailing, or electronically if the tenant chose that.
Longer notice rule
90 days for terms longer than 1 month
The longer period depends on the lease term, not on the size of the increase.
Statewide rent increase cap
No statewide cap
State law sets notice only. It does not override local laws that require more notice or give tenants more protection.

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The rules in Maryland

How much notice must a landlord give before raising rent on a month-to-month tenancy in Maryland?

Notice for month-to-month increase in Maryland: 60 days. Notice goes by first-class mail with a certificate of mailing, or electronically if the tenant chose that.

Does Maryland require longer notice for large rent increases or long tenancies?

Longer notice rule in Maryland: 90 days for terms longer than 1 month. The longer period depends on the lease term, not on the size of the increase.

Does Maryland limit how much a landlord can raise the rent?

No statewide cap. Statewide rent increase cap in Maryland: no statewide cap. State law sets notice only. It does not override local laws that require more notice or give tenants more protection.

Where do the Maryland rent increase notice laws come from?

The rules above come from Md. Code, Real Prop. 8-209. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

The notice rule does not apply when the landlord has instead given written notice to terminate the tenancy under Real Prop. 8-402(c)(2).

What this means in practice

Put the rent increase in writing, state the new amount and the date it takes effect, and keep a copy along with proof of how and when it was delivered. Count the notice period from the date the tenant actually receives the notice, and check whether your state adds extra days for mailed notices.

Check local law as well as state law. Some cities and counties have rent stabilization ordinances, registration rules, or longer notice periods, and subsidized or rent-regulated units often follow separate federal or program rules.

A rent increase cannot be used to retaliate against a tenant for making a repair request or complaint, or to discriminate against a protected group. If the timing of an increase could look retaliatory, document the business reason for it.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.