The Baltimore security deposit demand letter that gets deposits back.
Your Baltimore landlord must act within 45 days after termination under Md. Real Prop. Code § 8-203. If they missed it, the statute is written on your side. We cite the statute, mail your demand USPS Certified, and track the response.
The law that protects your deposit
Deposits in Baltimore are governed by Maryland state law: Md. Real Prop. Code § 8-203. Wrongful withholding can make the landlord liable for up to threefold the amount withheld, plus reasonable attorney's fees. Full Maryland deadline & penalty guide →
If the landlord ignores your letter
Deposit claims from Baltimore are typically filed in the small-claims court serving Baltimore City — designed for people without lawyers, with modest filing fees.
Baltimore at a glance
Population ~565,000 (U.S. Census 2024 estimate, rounded). Every deposit dispute here runs on the same clock: the 45-day statutory window — and a certified letter is the documented first step.
General legal information, not legal advice. City-specific ordinances change; verify current rules or consult a licensed Maryland attorney.