Maryland security deposit demand letter
Create a Maryland security deposit demand letter using the residential-deposit rules verified July 24, 2026. The form checks the facts that control statutory coverage, the return clock, itemization, notice, and any qualified remedy before it inserts state-law text.
What law governs a residential security deposit in Maryland?
The primary residential security-deposit statute is Md. Code, Real Property § 8-203. The citation is used only after the factual scope questions confirm that the ordinary residential rule applies. Verified July 24, 2026. Source: Md. Code, Real Property § 8-203. The form applies that rule only when the controlling coverage and trigger facts are established.
Source: Md. Code, Real Property § 8-203 · Verified July 24, 2026
When is a security deposit or accounting due in Maryland?
In the ordinary case, the landlord must return the deposit and accrued interest within 45 calendar days after termination of the tenancy. The calculator uses only the dates and events that the statute identifies as starting the clock. Verified July 24, 2026. Source: Md. Code, Real Property § 8-203(e), (h).
Source: Md. Code, Real Property § 8-203(e), (h) · Verified July 24, 2026
What itemization or documentation is required in Maryland?
Yes. If withholding any amount for damage, the landlord must mail a written list of damages and a statement of the costs actually incurred. Current law also requires supporting documentation and regulates estimates/final invoices. Verified July 24, 2026. Source: Md. Code, Real Property § 8-203(g), (j).
Source: Md. Code, Real Property § 8-203(g), (j) · Verified July 24, 2026
What remedy may apply if a Maryland landlord does not comply?
Failure to send the required damage list forfeits the right to withhold for damages. Itemization forfeiture follows from noncompliance. The letter states any enhanced remedy conditionally and keeps it separate from the deposit principal. Verified July 24, 2026. Source: Md. Code, Real Property § 8-203.
Source: Md. Code, Real Property § 8-203 · Verified July 24, 2026
Does Maryland require a demand, delivery method, or prescribed form?
In an ordinary move-out, no tenant demand is required. No prescribed demand form applies. The special demand after eviction/ejectment/abandonment has mandatory content—the tenant’s new address—and a required method/time, but not a prescribed template or verbatim wording. Verified July 24, 2026. Source: Md. Code, Real Property § 8-203(f), (h); Md. Code, Real Property § 8-203(h).
Source: Md. Code, Real Property § 8-203(f), (h); Md. Code, Real Property § 8-203(h) · Verified July 24, 2026
The primary residential security-deposit statute is Md. Code, Real Property § 8-203.