Maryland Pet deposits/fees & service/ESA animals

Pet deposits/fees & service/ESA animals in Maryland

Landlords must link to the property's pet policy on its website (if any) and include a copy or summary of the pet policy in rental applications. In Montgomery County, a landlord offering more than 3 units on 1 parcel or at 1 location may not bar a tenant aged 60 or older from keeping a household pet unless it was prohibited in writing when occupancy began (§ 8-214(c)). The tenant is liable for any pet damage (§ 8-214(d)), and the landlord may set reasonable pet rules (§ 8-214(e)).

Verified Source: Md. Code, Real Prop. §§ 8-210(c)(1)(ii), 8-214 · last checked 2026-10-23