What does Md. Real Prop. § 8-203(e) address?
Landlord must return deposit within 45 days. Open the current official text to check coverage, definitions, and exceptions for your situation.
Md. Real Prop. § 8-203(e): Landlord must return deposit within 45 days
Compare this Maryland source with your dates, records, and the conditions that apply to your rental.
Reviewed: 2026-08-11
How sources are checked →Deadline context
45 days
Possible remedy
Up to 3x withheld without reasonable basis
What the cited source addresses
Landlord must return deposit within 45 days.
Read the current official sectionHow to review this source with your facts
- Use move-out and key-return records to establish the deadline clock.
- If response was late, preserve all communication and postmark evidence.
- Compare the current official section, coverage rules, triggers, and exceptions with your facts.
Frequently asked questions
Questions to compare with the current source before using the citation in a letter or filing.
How long does a Maryland landlord have to return the deposit?
45 days after termination of tenancy (45 days).
Could a penalty or other remedy apply?
Up to 3x the amount withheld plus reasonable attorney fees when the failure lacks a reasonable basis. Check the source's required facts, conditions, notices, defenses, and remedy language before relying on it.
Next steps
Check the current source, calculate the relevant dates, and organize the records you may reference.