Maryland Tenants

Get your security deposit back in Maryland.

A professional demand letter citing Maryland's security deposit law (Real Property § 8-203), the 45-day return deadline, and the up-to-triple-damages penalty for withholding without a reasonable basis. Ready in minutes.

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Deadline

45 days

to return your deposit after move-out

Penalty

up to 3×

for withholding without a reasonable basis

Statute

§ 8-203

Maryland Real Property Code

What Maryland law actually says.

Under MD Real Property § 8-203, your landlord has 45 days after your tenancy ends to return your security deposit, with any accrued interest, along with a written, itemized list of any deductions.

If the landlord withholds your deposit without a reasonable basis, you may recover:

Up to three times the amount wrongfully withheld
Reasonable attorney's fees

So a $1,500 deposit wrongfully withheld can support a court judgment of up to $4,500 plus fees. Most landlords settle quickly once they realize you know the law.

Good to know: Maryland caps security deposits at one month's rent and requires the deposit to earn interest, paid at the greater of the prevailing rate or 1.5% per year for deposits held at least six months.

What you get for $39.

A professional demand letter

Properly formatted, addressed to your landlord by name, citing the exact Maryland statutes that apply to your situation.

Specific statute citations

MD Real Property § 8-203 and any others triggered by your circumstances — not generic legalese.

Calculated penalty math

The letter states the exact dollar amount you're entitled to demand — deposit + up to 3× wrongful withholding + fees.

Ready-to-send PDF

Download instantly, print, sign, and send via USPS Certified Mail with Return Receipt.

Ready to get your deposit back?

Most Maryland landlords return the deposit within days of receiving a properly drafted demand letter.

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