Maryland
Maryland: statutes read at the official source for people acting for themselves, each with its citation and the date it was read.
Acting for yourself
a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice law in the State unless admitted to the Bar
Md. Code, Bus. Occ. & Prof. §§ 10-101(h), 10-601 · mgaleg.maryland.gov · read 2026-08-20 · official source
Renting and landlord-tenant
security deposit, return deadline
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.
Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-203(e)(1) · read 2026-08-21 · official source
security deposit, itemized list deadline
Subject to subsection (j) of this section, if any portion of the security deposit is withheld, the landlord shall present by first–class mail directed to the last known address of the tenant, within 45 days after the termination of the tenancy, a written list of the damages claimed
Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-203(g)(1) · read 2026-08-21 · official source
Not verified for Maryland: Deposit amount cap (§ 8-203(b)), month-to-month notice (§ 8-402) and the failure-to-pay-rent action (§ 8-401) were not read in this pass.
How long you have to bring a claim
| Kind of claim | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|
| civil action (general, incl. contract and tort) | 3 years | Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101 · read 2026-08-21 |
| specialty (instrument under seal, promissory note under seal) | 12 years | Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-102(a) · read 2026-08-21 |
Limitation periods have exceptions: when the clock starts (accrual), tolling, discovery rules, and claims against government bodies often differ. These entries record the general period as the statute states it, on the date read. They are not a calculation of any particular deadline.
Not verified: Because § 5-101 is a residual rule, the specific periods for personal injury, property damage, debt-on-account and wage claims were not separately confirmed, each could be displaced by another Code provision that was not read.
What this page is, and is not
Everything above was read at the source named next to it, on the date named next to it. Nothing is summarised from memory and nothing is carried over from a neighbouring state. Statutes are amended, so read the source before relying on it.
This is general legal information about Maryland. It is not advice about your situation, and it is not a substitute for the advice of an attorney.