Landlords may charge a late penalty of 5% of the amount of the unpaid rent rather than of the total amount due.

HB 767 Notice Procedures for Evictions – Effective October 1, 2025

Landlords will provide notice to a tenant when a court has issued a warrant of restitution for a failure of a tenant to pay rent, a breach of lease, or a tenant holding over listing the initial date of eviction as set by the courts.

HB 1076 Landlord and Tenant - Notice of Landlord Entry– Effective October 1, 2025

A landlord must provide written notice to the tenant at least 24 hours prior to planned entry into the unit, unless an emergency exists. A landlord may only enter between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, or as agreed to by the tenant.

HB 1152/SB 896 Pet Policy Disclosure (Pet Policy Transparency Act) – Effective October 1, 2025

Landlords must provide the property’s pet policy on the property’s website and as part of an application form for a rental unit on the property.

SB 32 Expedited Hearing and Service of Summons for Active Duty Service Members – Effective October 1, 2025

The District Court shall hold a hearing on a tenant holding over within 45 days if the landlord or the landlord’s spouse is on active duty with the United States military. The use of private service of process is also allowed if the summons is not delivered within 10 days.

SB 856 Maryland Tenant Mold Protection Act – Effective July 1, 2025 POSITION: Oppose as Introduced

This requires a landlord to provide the informational pamphlet on mold to each tenant at the time the lease is signed and at tenant request; perform a mold assessment within 15 days after notice; and remediate mold within 45 days after the assessment is completed, if possible.