Maryland Abandoned property
What can a landlord do with property a tenant leaves behind in Maryland?
A residential lease may not authorize the landlord to take the leased premises or the tenant's personal property without formal legal process, unless the lease has been terminated by the parties or by operation of law and the tenant has abandoned the property.
Verified Source: Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-208(d)(6) · last checked 2026-10-15
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