Maryland rent increase rules

60 days rent-increase notice.

Maryland has no statewide rent control (a few jurisdictions like Montgomery County and Takoma Park do). Month-to-month increases generally require 60 days' notice.

What this means for you: Some Maryland jurisdictions cap increases; check yours.

Your next step: Confirm 60 days' notice and any local cap.

Source: Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-402. Reviewed 2026-06-16 (needs local verification).

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Rent increase in nearby states: Virginia (30 days rent-increase notice) · District of Columbia (30 days rent-increase notice) · Pennsylvania (30 days rent-increase notice) · Delaware (60 days rent-increase notice) · West Virginia (30 days rent-increase notice).

General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.

Updated July 2026