45 days to return the deposit; cap 1 month's rent.
The deposit, plus interest, and an itemized statement are due within 45 days of move-out. Deposits are capped at one month's rent (recently reduced from two).
What this means for you: Maryland pays interest on deposits and imposes treble damages for bad-faith withholding.
Your next step: Provide a forwarding address; send a demand if 45 days pass.
Source: Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-203. Reviewed 2026-06-16 (needs local verification).
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Security deposit in nearby states: Virginia (45 days to return the deposit; cap 2 months' rent) · District of Columbia (45 days to return the deposit; cap 1 month's rent) · Pennsylvania (30 days to return the deposit; cap 2 months' rent) · Delaware (20 days to return the deposit; cap 1 month's rent) · West Virginia (60 days to return the deposit; cap no statutory cap).
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.
Updated July 2026