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Maryland Late Fee Calculator
Calculate the maximum late fee you can legally charge in Maryland. Check grace periods, fee caps, and compliance with Maryland state law.
Your Late Fee
$75.00
Your proposed fee of $75.00 is within Maryland's statutory maximum of $75.00 (5% of the monthly rent).
Rent + Fee
$1,575.00
Grace Period
None required
Statutory Maximum in Maryland
$75.00
Maryland Late Fee Law
Grace period: No grace period required by state law
Fee cap: $75.00 — 5% of the monthly rent
Daily fees: Not typical
Statute: Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-208(d)(3)
Max 5% of the rent due. (Week-to-week: max $3/week, $12/month.) No statewide statutory grace period.
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Maryland does not require a grace period by state law, but most landlords include one in the lease. The late fee is capped by statute at 5% of the monthly rent (Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-208(d)(3)).
Use the calculator above to check if your proposed late fee complies with Maryland law. Need more tools? Check the Maryland security deposit calculator, or try our prorated rent calculator and rent estimate tool.
For a complete guide to Maryland landlord-tenant law, read our Maryland Landlord-Tenant Law 2026 guide.