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Maryland late fee law

Read from the statute itself on 2026-11-09. Statewide rule; a city or county can add its own.

Statutory cap
5% of the overdue rent
Grace period
None in the statute

Max 5% of the unpaid rent due for the period (since October 2025); for weekly rent, $3/week and $12/month in total. No statutory grace period. Montgomery County and Baltimore City have their own rules.

Source: Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-208(d)(3) · read on 2026-11-09

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Legal maximum
$125 maximum
The statutory ceiling in Maryland at this rent: 5% of the overdue rent.
Computed as if the whole month's rent is overdue; on a smaller unpaid balance the cap is lower.
Grace period
None in the statute
Statutory cap
5% of the overdue rent
Maryland: Max 5% of the unpaid rent due for the period (since October 2025); for weekly rent, $3/week and $12/month in total. No statutory grace period. Montgomery County and Baltimore City have their own rules.
Source: Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-208(d)(3) · read on 2026-11-09

Maryland: common questions

What is the maximum late fee in Maryland?

Maryland's statute caps it: 5% of the overdue rent. Max 5% of the unpaid rent due for the period (since October 2025); for weekly rent, $3/week and $12/month in total. No statutory grace period. Montgomery County and Baltimore City have their own rules.

Is there a grace period for late rent in Maryland?

The statute does not set one.

Not legal advice. Confirm with a local landlord-tenant attorney before relying on a figure.

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