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Maryland Late fee grace period

Last reviewed 2026-10-23

Is there a grace period before a late fee can be charged in Maryland?

A lease may not charge a late fee above 5% of the unpaid rent for the period. For weekly rent, the cap is $3 per week and $12 per month.

Verified Source: Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-208(d)(3) · last checked 2026-10-23

Related Maryland rules

Late fees

A lease may not provide for a late penalty over 5% of the rent due for that period (weekly leases: no more than $3 per week or $12 per month).

Verified Source: Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-208(d)(3) · last checked 2026-10-15 · Full Maryland late fees page

Eviction notice (nonpayment)

Before filing, the landlord must give a written notice of intent to file (on the Maryland Judiciary form) giving the tenant 10 days to cure.

Verified Source: Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-401(c) · last checked 2026-10-15 · Full Maryland eviction notice (nonpayment) page

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