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Maryland Security Deposit Calculator
Check if your security deposit complies with Maryland law. Maximum: 2x rent. 45-day return deadline.
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Your Deposit
$3,600.00
Compliant2.0x monthly rent
Maryland Maximum
$3,600.00 (2x rent)
Return Deadline
45 calendar days after move-out
Maryland Security Deposit Rules
Deposit Limits
- Maximum allowed
- 2x rent
- At $1,800.00/mo
- $3,600.00
- Pet deposit
- Allowed
Return & Holding
- Return deadline
- 45 calendar days
- Escrow required
- Yes
- Interest required
- Yes
- Itemized statement
- Required
Interest requirement: Must pay 3% annual interest
Statute: Md. Code Real Prop. § 8-203
Max 2x monthly rent. Must hold in escrow. Must pay 3% annual interest. 45 days to return.
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