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Maryland Rent control / stabilization

Last reviewed 2026-10-23

Does Maryland have rent control?

Maryland allows counties and cities to adopt local rent increase limits. A local jurisdiction that does so must report the law and later building-permit data to the General Assembly.

Verified Source: Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-209.1 · last checked 2026-10-23

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