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Get your security deposit back in Maryland

Your landlord must act within 45 days after termination under Md. Real Prop. Code § 8-203. If they missed it, a statute-cited demand letter is the fastest first move.

45 days
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3×
potential damages on wrongful withholding
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What Maryland law says

Deadline to return / itemizewithin 45 days after termination
StatuteMd. Real Prop. Code § 8-203 — read the official text
Itemized deduction statementRequired if any portion is withheld
Exposure for wrongful withholdingWrongful withholding can make the landlord liable for up to threefold the amount withheld, plus reasonable attorney's fees.
Worth knowingInterest owed on deposits; deposit generally capped at one month's rent (as amended); move-out inspection notice rights.

This is general legal information about Md. Real Prop. Code § 8-203, not legal advice about your situation. Statutes contain conditions and exceptions, and legislatures amend them — always check the official text linked above.

What that can mean in dollars

Example: $1,500 deposit wrongfully withheld in full → exposure of up to $4,500 plus attorney’s fees.

Most landlords understand this math, which is why a letter that cites Md. Real Prop. Code § 8-203 and states the deadline they missed is often enough to get a check without going to court.

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How your Maryland letter works

1. Answer a few questions

Your deposit amount, move-out date, landlord's address, and what happened. About 3 minutes.

2. We prepare the letter

A formal demand letter citing Md. Real Prop. Code § 8-203, the 45-day deadline, and the remedies the statute provides.

3. We mail it certified

Printed and sent by USPS Certified Mail with tracking — your proof of delivery if this ends up in small claims court.

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Maryland deposit questions

How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Maryland?
Under Md. Real Prop. Code § 8-203, the landlord generally must act within 45 days after termination. If the landlord keeps any portion, an itemized written statement of deductions is required. This is general legal information — the statute contains conditions and exceptions.
What happens if my landlord misses the Maryland deadline?
Wrongful withholding can make the landlord liable for up to threefold the amount withheld, plus reasonable attorney's fees. A written demand letter that cites Md. Real Prop. Code § 8-203 puts the landlord on notice that you know the deadline has passed and what the statute allows you to pursue.
Do I need a lawyer to send a demand letter in Maryland?
No. A demand letter is something any tenant can send on their own behalf. Our service prepares the letter from the facts you provide and the current text of Md. Real Prop. Code § 8-203, and mails it by USPS Certified Mail so you have proof of delivery. If your dispute is complex or high-value, talking to a licensed Maryland attorney is a sensible next step — many take deposit cases because several statutes shift attorney's fees to the landlord.