Maryland Requirements for 3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit
Notice Periods
- Nonpayment: 14 days
- Month-to-Month: 60 days
- Rent Increase: 60 days
Security Deposit
- Maximum: 2 months
- Return Deadline: 45 days
Rent Control
Rent control applies in some areas
Cities with rent control: Montgomery County, Takoma Park
Key MD Facts
- 14-day notice for nonpayment (longest in US)
- 30-day notice for lease violations
- Montgomery County has rent stabilization
Problems This 3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit Solves
Tenant hasn't paid rent for days/weeks
Need to start eviction process
Tenant ignoring payment requests
Legal documentation required before court