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MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8-107 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8 - Landlord and Tenant|Subtitle 1 - General Rules|Section 8-107 - Limitation of Actions

    If there is no demand or payment for more than 20 consecutive years of any specific rent reserved out of a particular property or any part of a particular property under any form of lease, the rent conclusively is presumed to be extinguished and the landlord may not set up any claim for the rent or to the reversion in the property out of which it issued. The landlord also may not institute any suit, action, or proceeding to recover the rent or the property. However, if the landlord is under any legal disability when the period of 20 years of nondemand or nonpayment expires, the landlord has two years after the removal of the disability within which to assert the landlord’s rights.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8-108 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8 - Landlord and Tenant|Subtitle 1 - General Rules|Section 8-108 - Judgment for Renewal of Lease

    (a)    A court may enter judgment for the renewal of a lease that contains a covenant for renewal, including a lease for 99 years, renewable forever.    (b)    A judgment for renewal of a lease is binding on each person who becomes a party to the action or has been served with process in accordance with Maryland Rule 2-122 and renews the title of all persons interested under the lease for the additional term, under the rent, and upon the covenants, conditions, and stipulations provided in the lease.    (c)    A judgment for the renewal of a lease shall be recorded among the land records of each county in which land that is subject to the lease is located.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8-109 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8 - Landlord and Tenant|Subtitle 1 - General Rules|Section 8-109 - Effect of Covenant for Perpetual Renewal in Lease

    Uninterrupted possession for 12 months after the expiration of the lease containing a covenant for perpetual renewal of all or part of the leased premises by the tenant or any person claiming under the tenant operates as a renewal with respect to the entire premises. It conclusively is presumed in reference to the whole or any part of the leased premises, of which possession is retained, and in favor of the tenant or of the person claiming under the tenant, that a new lease of the whole of the leased premises was executed prior to the expiration of the lease by the landlord named in it, or by the person rightfully claiming under the landlord, to the tenant, or the person rightfully claiming under the tenant for the additional term under the rent and on the covenants, conditions, and stipulations as were provided in the lease.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8-111 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8 - Landlord and Tenant|Subtitle 1 - General Rules|Section 8-111 - Back Rent on Renewal of Lease

    If a tenant named in a lease or an assignee of a lease applies to the tenant’s landlord for a renewal under a covenant in the lease giving the tenant the right to renewal, and if the tenant cannot produce vouchers or satisfactory evidence showing payment of rent accrued for three years next preceding the tenant’s demand and application, the landlord, before executing the renewal of the lease or causing it to be executed, is entitled to demand and recover not more than three years’ back rent, in addition to any renewal fine that may be provided for in the lease. The tenant may plead this section in bar of the recovery of any larger amount of rent.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8-112 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8 - Landlord and Tenant|Subtitle 1 - General Rules|Section 8-112 - Termination of Tenancy for Fire or Unavoidable Accident

    If the improvements on property rented for a term of not more than seven years become untenantable by reason of fire or unavoidable accident, the tenancy terminates, and all liability for rent ceases on payment proportionately to the day of fire or unavoidable accident.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8-113 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8 - Landlord and Tenant|Subtitle 1 - General Rules|Section 8-113 - Effect of Covenant to Surrender Premises in Good Repair

    A covenant or promise by the tenant to leave, restore, surrender, or yield the leased premises in good repair does not bind the tenant to erect any similar building or pay for any building destroyed by fire or otherwise without negligence or fault on the tenant’s part.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8-114 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8 - Landlord and Tenant|Subtitle 1 - General Rules|Section 8-114 - Right of Tenant to Remove Fixtures Not Impaired by Subsequent Lease

    The right of a tenant to remove fixtures erected by the tenant is not lost or impaired by the tenant’s acceptance of a subsequent lease of the same premises without any intermediate surrender of possession.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8-115 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8 - Landlord and Tenant|Subtitle 1 - General Rules|Section 8-115 - Rent Reserved as Crops

    (a)    If a share of growing crops is reserved as rent, the rent reserved is a lien on the crops.    (b)    In Calvert, Charles, Prince George’s, St. Mary’s, and Worcester counties, if a share of growing crops is reserved as rent, or advances by the landlord are made on the faith of the crops to be grown, the reserved rent and advances made are a lien on the crops. However, the contract making the advances shall be written and executed by the landlord and tenant.    (c)    Any lien provided for by this section is not divested by sale by the tenant, the personal representative of a deceased tenant, by the assignment of the tenant in bankruptcy or insolvency, or by process of law.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8-116 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8 - Landlord and Tenant|Subtitle 1 - General Rules|Section 8-116 - Stripping and Marketing of Tobacco

    (a)    If tobacco is grown on leased property and the tenant fails to make reasonable progress within six months from September 1 to strip and place the tobacco on the market, the landlord may strip, pack, ship, and sell at the tenant’s expense any time after March 1, tobacco grown on the leased premises by the tenant in any previous year. All expenses paid by the landlord in the stripping, packing, shipment, or sale shall be a first and prior lien on the tobacco and the proceeds of the sale, notwithstanding any other agreement or obligation of the tenant or provision of law.    (b)    A tenant or the tenant’s agent, who interferes, directly or indirectly with the stripping, packing, shipment, or sale of tobacco by the landlord, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine of not less than $100 or by imprisonment for not less than 90 days nor more than six months, or both.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8-117 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8 - Landlord and Tenant|Subtitle 1 - General Rules|Section 8-117 - Ownership of Propane Gas Container Placed on Leased Land

    (a)    If a propane gas container with a total capacity of 25 gallons or more is placed on land, whether aboveground or underground, by a person other than the owner of the land under a lease or bailment between the landowner and the person placing the container on the land, the container is movable property during the term of the lease or bailment.    (b)    During the term of the lease or bailment, the ownership of the container:        (1)    Is not affected by the public or private sale of the land on which it is placed; and        (2)    Is not subordinate to the rights of any purchaser of the land at the sale.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8-118 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8 - Landlord and Tenant|Subtitle 1 - General Rules|Section 8-118 - Rent Escrow Account in Certain Landlord-Tenant Actions

    (a)    In an action under § 8-401, § 8-402, or § 8-402.1 of this title in which a party demands a jury trial, the District Court immediately shall enter an order directing the tenant or anyone holding under the tenant to pay all rents as they come due during the pendency of the action, as prescribed in subsection (b) of this section. The order shall require the rent to be paid as and when due under the lease starting with the next rent due date after the action was filed.    (b)    The District Court shall order that the rents be paid:        (1)    Into the registry of an escrow account of:            (i)    The clerk of the circuit court; or            (ii)    If directed by the District Court, an administrative agency of the county which is empowered by local law to hold rents in escrow pending investigation and disposition of complaints by tenants; or        (2)    To the landlord if both the tenant and landlord agree or at the discretion of the District Court.    (c)    (1)    In an action under § 8-401, § 8-402, or § 8-402.1 of this title, if the tenant or anyone holding under the tenant fails to pay rent as it comes due pursuant to the terms of the order, the circuit court, on motion of the landlord and certification of the clerk, the landlord, or agency of the status of the delinquent account, shall conduct a hearing within 30 days.        (2)    The District Court’s escrow order and the clerk’s certification are presumed to be valid.        (3)    The tenant may dispute the validity or terms of the District Court’s escrow order or raise any other defense to the tenant’s alleged noncompliance with the order.        (4)    If the circuit court determines that the failure to pay is without legal justification, the court may treat the tenant’s demand for jury trial as waived, and can either immediately conduct a nonjury trial or set the matter for a future nonjury trial on the merits of the landlord’s claim.    (d)    Upon final disposition of the action, the circuit court shall order distribution of the rent escrow account in accordance with the judgment. If no judgment is entered, the circuit court shall order distribution to the party entitled to the rent escrow account after hearing.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8-118.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8 - Landlord and Tenant|Subtitle 1 - General Rules|Section 8-118.1 - Escrow Account in Wrongful Detainer Action

    (a)    (1)    In an action under § 14–132 of this article in which a party demands a jury trial, the District Court immediately shall enter an order directing the person or entity in possession to pay the monthly fair rental value of the premises that is subject to the action, or such other amount as the court may determine is proper, starting as of the date the action was filed, as required in subsection (b) of this section.        (2)    The order shall require the amount determined by the court to be paid within 5 days of the date of the order.    (b)    The District Court shall order that the amount determined by the court be paid:        (1)    Into the registry of an escrow account of the clerk of the circuit court; or        (2)    To the plaintiff if both the defendant and the plaintiff agree or at the discretion of the District Court.    (c)    (1)    If the person or entity fails to pay under the terms of the order, the circuit court, on motion of the person or entity claiming possession and certification of the clerk or the plaintiff, if the payment is made to the plaintiff, of the status of the account, shall conduct a hearing within 30 days.        (2)    The District Court’s escrow order and the clerk’s certification are presumed to be valid.        (3)    The person or entity in possession may dispute the validity or terms of the District Court’s escrow order or raise any other defense to the person’s alleged noncompliance with the order.    (d)    (1)    If the circuit court determines that the failure to pay is without legal justification, the court may treat the person or entity in possession’s demand for jury trial as waived, and can immediately conduct a nonjury trial or set the matter for a future nonjury trial on the merits of the claim of the person or entity claiming possession.        (2)    If the circuit court, on motion, determines that either party is entitled to possession as a matter of law, the court shall enter a judgment in favor of that party for possession of the property and for any other appropriate relief.    (e)    (1)    Upon final disposition of the action, the circuit court shall order distribution of the escrow account in accordance with the judgment.        (2)    If no judgment is entered, the circuit court shall order distribution to the party entitled to the escrow account after hearing.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8 - Landlord and Tenant|Subtitle 2 - Residential Leases|Section 8-201 - Applicability of Subtitle

    (a)    This subtitle is applicable only to residential leases unless otherwise provided.    (b)    This subtitle does not apply to a tenancy arising after the sale of owner-occupied residential property where the seller and purchaser agree that the seller may remain in possession of the property for a period of not more than 60 days after the settlement.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8 - Landlord and Tenant|Subtitle 2 - Residential Leases|Section 8-202 - Lease Option Agreements

    (a)    For the purposes of this section, a “lease option agreement” means any clause in a lease agreement or separate document that confers on the tenant some power, either qualified or unqualified, to purchase the landlord’s interest in the property.    (b)    (1)    A lease option agreement to purchase improved residential property, with or without a ground rent:            (i)    If executed after July 1, 1971, shall contain the following statement in capital letters: “THIS IS NOT A CONTRACT TO BUY.”; and            (ii)    If executed on or after July 1, 2018, shall also contain the following statement in capital letters and in close proximity to the tenant’s signature line:“THIS AGREEMENT IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF YOUR LEASE AND IS GOVERNED BY TITLE 8 OF THE REAL PROPERTY ARTICLE OF THE ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND AND A TENANT OR PROSPECTIVE TENANT SHALL HAVE ALL APPLICABLE RIGHTS AND REMEDIES PROVIDED UNDER THAT TITLE.”.        (2)    In addition, the agreement shall contain a clear statement of its purpose and effect with respect to the ultimate purchase of the property which is the subject of the lease option.    (c)    If a lease option agreement fails to comply with subsection (b) of this section and is otherwise enforceable, the lease, the lease option agreement, or both may be voided at the option of the party that did not draft the lease option agreement.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8-203.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8 - Landlord and Tenant|Subtitle 2 - Residential Leases|Section 8-203.1 - Security Deposit Receipt

    (a)    A receipt for a security deposit shall notify the tenant of the following:        (1)    The right to have the dwelling unit inspected by the landlord in the tenant’s presence for the purpose of making a written list of damages that exist at the commencement of the tenancy if the tenant so requests by certified mail within 15 days of the tenant’s occupancy;        (2)    The right to be present when the landlord inspects the premises at the end of the tenancy in order to determine if any damage was done to the premises if the tenant notifies the landlord by certified mail at least 15 days prior to the date of the tenant’s intended move, of the tenant’s intention to move, the date of moving, and the tenant’s new address;        (3)    The landlord’s obligation to conduct the inspection within 5 days before or after the tenant’s stated date of intended moving;        (4)    The landlord’s obligation to notify the tenant in writing of the date of the inspection;        (5)    The tenant’s right to receive, by first–class mail, delivered to the last known address of the tenant, a written list of the charges against the security deposit claimed by the landlord and the actual costs, within 45 days after the termination of the tenancy;        (6)    The obligation of the landlord to return any unused portion of the security deposit, by first–class mail, addressed to the tenant’s last known address within 45 days after the termination of the tenancy; and        (7)    A statement that failure of the landlord to comply with the security deposit law may result in the landlord being liable to the tenant for a penalty of up to 3 times the security deposit withheld, plus reasonable attorney’s fees.    (b)    The landlord shall retain a copy of the receipt for a period of 2 years after the termination of the tenancy, abandonment of the premises, or eviction of the tenant, as the case may be.    (c)    The landlord shall be liable to the tenant in the sum of $25 if the landlord fails to provide a written receipt for the security deposit.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8 - Landlord and Tenant|Subtitle 2 - Residential Leases|Section 8-204 - Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment

    (a)    This section is applicable only to single or multi-family dwelling units.    (b)    A landlord shall assure the tenant that the tenant, peaceably and quietly, may enter on the leased premises at the beginning of the term of any lease.    (c)    If the landlord fails to provide the tenant with possession of the dwelling unit at the beginning of the term of any lease, the rent payable under the lease shall abate until possession is delivered. The tenant, on written notice to the landlord before possession is delivered, may terminate, cancel, and rescind the lease.    (d)    On termination of the lease under this section, the landlord is liable to the tenant for all money or property given as prepaid rent, deposit, or security.    (e)    If the landlord fails to provide the tenant with possession of the dwelling unit at the beginning of the term of any lease, whether or not the lease is terminated under this section, the landlord is liable to the tenant for consequential damages actually suffered by the tenant subsequent to the tenant’s giving notice to the landlord of the tenant’s inability to enter on the leased premises.    (f)    The landlord may bring an action of eviction and damages against any tenant holding over after the end of the tenant’s term even though the landlord has entered into a lease with another tenant, and the landlord may join the new tenant as a party to the action.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8 - Landlord and Tenant|Subtitle 2 - Residential Leases|Section 8-205 - Landlord to Give Tenant Receipt

    (a)    (1)    In Anne Arundel County, unless the tenant makes payment by check or rents the property for commercial or business purposes, if property is leased for any definite term or at will, the landlord shall give the tenant a receipt showing payment and the time period which the payment covers.        (2)    On conviction of violating this section, any person or agent shall forfeit the rent for the period in question.    (b)    Except as otherwise provided in subsection (a) of this section, the landlord or landlord’s agent shall give the tenant a receipt if the tenant:        (1)    Makes payment in cash; or        (2)    Requests a receipt.    (c)    In addition to any other penalty, the landlord shall be liable to the tenant in the sum of $25 if the landlord fails to provide a written receipt as required by this section.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8-205.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8 - Landlord and Tenant|Subtitle 2 - Residential Leases|Section 8-205.1 - Payments for Water or Sewer Utility Services to Landlord

    (a)    In this section, “utility service provider” means a public service company or a unit of State or local government that provides water or sewer utility services.    (b)    (1)    This section applies only to a landlord of a building that contains one or two residential dwelling units.        (2)    This section does not apply to a landlord that requires a tenant, under an oral or written lease, to pay water or sewer bills directly to the utility service provider.    (c)    A landlord that requires a tenant to make payments for water or sewer utility services to the landlord shall:        (1)    Use a written lease that provides notice that the tenant is responsible for making payments for water or sewer utility services to the landlord; and        (2)    Provide a copy of the water or sewer bill to the tenant.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8 - Landlord and Tenant|Subtitle 2 - Residential Leases|Section 8-206 - Retaliatory Evictions in Montgomery County

    (a)    Evictions described in subsection (b) of this section are called “retaliatory evictions”.    (b)    No landlord may evict a tenant of any residential property in Montgomery County because:        (1)    The tenant has filed a complaint against the landlord with any public agency;        (2)    The tenant has filed a lawsuit against the landlord; or        (3)    The tenant is a member of any tenants’ organization.    (c)    If the judgment is in favor of the tenant in any eviction proceeding for any of the defenses in subsection (b) of this section, the court may enter judgment for reasonable attorney fees and court costs against the landlord.    (d)    Nothing in this section restricts the authority of Montgomery County to legislate in the area of landlord–tenant affairs.    (e)    In addition to any other remedies provided under this title, Montgomery County may, by local law, establish authorization for a local agency to invoke enforcement procedures upon an administrative determination that a proposed eviction is retaliatory as prohibited by State or local law. These enforcement procedures may include injunctive or other equitable relief.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8 - Landlord and Tenant|Subtitle 2 - Residential Leases|Section 8-207 - Duty of Aggrieved Party to Mitigate Damages on Breach of Lease; Secondary Liability of Tenant for Rent

    (a)    The aggrieved party in a breach of a lease has a duty to mitigate damages if the damages result from the landlord’s or tenant’s:        (1)    Failure to supply possession of the dwelling unit;        (2)    Failure or refusal to take possession at the beginning of the term; or        (3)    Termination of occupancy before the end of the term.    (b)    The provisions of subsection (a) of this section do not impose an obligation to show or lease the vacated dwelling unit in preference to other available units.    (c)    If a tenant wrongly fails or refuses to take possession of or vacates the dwelling unit before the end of the tenant’s term, the landlord may sublet the dwelling unit without prior notice to the tenant in default. The tenant in default is secondarily liable for rent for the term of the tenant’s original agreement in addition to the tenant’s liability for consequential damages resulting from the tenant’s breach, if the landlord gives the tenant prompt notice of any default by the sublessee.    (d)    No provision in this section may be waived in any lease.