Maryland Habitability / warranty of habitability

What is the warranty of habitability in Maryland?

Landlords must repair conditions that are a fire hazard or a serious and substantial threat to life, health or safety, such as lack of heat, light, electricity or running water, inadequate sewage disposal, rodent infestation in two or more units, or dangerous structural defects. The tenant must give notice, and the landlord gets a reasonable time to fix them. Minor defects are not covered.

Verified Source: Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-211 · last checked 2026-10-23