Maryland Repairs and habitability remedies
What can a tenant do if the landlord won't make repairs in Maryland?
For serious defects such as no heat, electricity or water, fire hazards, or serious threats to health or safety, a tenant who gives notice may pay rent into escrow with the court until repairs are made. Minor and aesthetic defects are excluded.
Verified Source: Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-211 · last checked 2026-10-15
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