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In Maryland, what does the law say about security deposit, return deadline?

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Within 45 days after the end of the tenancy, the landlord shall return the security deposit to the tenant together with simple interest which has accrued at the daily U.S. Treasury yield curve rate for 1 year, as of the first business day of each year, or 1.5% a year, whichever is greater, less any damages rightfully withheld.

This is Maryland law on security deposit, return deadline, in the words of the statute itself, read at the official source on 2026-08-21.

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