Maryland: Landlord missed the deposit deadline
Use this path when your landlord returned the deposit late or failed to send any lawful itemized statement on time.
Reviewed: 2026-03-03
Reviewer: ReclaimDeposit legal research team
Deadline context
45 days
Penalty context
3x damages
Statute
Md. Real Prop. Code § 8-203
Action checklist
- Confirm move-out date and key return date.
- Check state-specific return deadline rules.
- Preserve proof of date stamps and communications.
- Calculate statutory penalties before sending demand.
Take the next step
Turn this scenario into a documented claim and enforceable timeline.