What disclosures must a landlord provide in Maryland?

Maryland requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Tenant Rights (Maryland Tenants Bill of Rights must be provided at lease signing (2024)); Move-In Checklist (Written inventory of condition at move-in); Habitability (Disclosure of any housing code violations).

What happens if a Maryland landlord fails to provide a required disclosure?

Consequences vary by disclosure — from statutory penalties to giving the tenant grounds to challenge related lease terms.

Maryland Required Disclosures

4 required disclosures

Maryland law requires landlords to provide certain disclosures — our database tracks 4 for Maryland, each backed by a statute. Timing varies by disclosure (many are due at lease signing; some arise later in the tenancy — each entry below states its own rule). A missing required disclosure can expose the landlord to penalties and may give you leverage.

Educational information: generated from our Maryland law database (last updated 2024-10-01). Not legal advice.

Every disclosure Maryland landlords must provide

Lead Paint
Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978
Legal basis: 42 U.S.C. 4852d; Maryland Environment Article Section 6-815
Tenant Rights
Maryland Tenants Bill of Rights must be provided at lease signing (2024)
Legal basis: Maryland Code, Real Property Section 8-203
Move-In Checklist
Written inventory of condition at move-in
Legal basis: Maryland Code, Real Property Section 8-203.1
Habitability
Disclosure of any housing code violations
Legal basis: Maryland Code, Real Property Section 8-211

Frequently asked questions

What disclosures must a landlord provide in Maryland?: Maryland requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Tenant Rights (Maryland Tenants Bill of Rights must be provided at lease signing (2024)); Move-In Checklist (Written inventory of condition at move-in); Habitability (Disclosure of any housing code violations).
What happens if a Maryland landlord fails to provide a required disclosure?: Consequences vary by disclosure — from statutory penalties to giving the tenant grounds to challenge related lease terms.

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