habitability protected.
Landlords must maintain habitable premises. Tenants may use 'rent escrow' — paying rent into court — when serious defects go unrepaired after notice.
What this means for you: Maryland's rent-escrow process is the main remedy; it protects you from eviction while defects are addressed.
Your next step: Send written notice, then file a rent-escrow action if needed.
Source: Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-211. Reviewed 2026-06-16 (needs local verification).
More Maryland rights: Maryland security deposit · Maryland eviction · Maryland entry notice · Maryland rent increase.
Repairs in nearby states: Virginia (habitability protected) · District of Columbia (habitability protected) · Pennsylvania (habitability protected) · Delaware (habitability protected) · West Virginia (habitability protected).
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.
Updated July 2026