What is the maximum security deposit in Maryland?

Two months' rent under Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-203.

Does Maryland require interest on security deposits?

Yes — deposits must be held in an interest-bearing account, with interest payable to the tenant at termination.

Does Maryland have rent control?

No statewide rent control, but Montgomery County and Baltimore City have local rent stabilization.

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Maryland legal context

Maryland law caps security deposits at two months' rent. Deposits must be held in an interest-bearing account, with interest paid to the tenant. Failure to comply can expose landlords to up to three times the wrongfully withheld amount. Many counties (Montgomery, Baltimore City) have rent stabilization or licensing requirements.

Key MD statutes

Security Deposit Law
Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-203
Two-month cap; interest-bearing account; 45-day return; treble damages for willful violations.
Real Property Article
Md. Code, Real Prop. §§ 8-101 et seq.
General landlord-tenant framework.
Lead Risk Reduction
Md. Code, Envir. § 6-815
Lead inspection and notification for pre-1978 rentals.

Maryland-specific considerations

Two-Month Deposit Cap
Security deposits limited to two months' rent.
Interest-Bearing Account
Deposit held in interest-bearing account; interest paid to tenant at termination.
Treble Damages
Willful failure to comply with deposit law exposes landlord to 3x damages.
Local Rent Stabilization
Montgomery County and Baltimore City have rent stabilization or registration regimes.