Maryland rent late fee law & calculator
Under Md. Real Prop. §8-208(d)(3): 5% of the rent due (weekly leases: $3/week, $12/month max). Grace period: none statewide — county rules differ.
Late fee due
$75.00
Paid 9 days late; grace ends 5 days after due
Maryland maximum for this rent
$75.00
of the amount of rent due for the period — assuming the full month's rent is unpaid
A late fee is only collectible if your lease authorizes it. General information, not legal advice.
What Md. Real Prop. §8-208(d)(3) requires
- Maximum fee: 5% of the rent due (weekly leases: $3/week, $12/month max)
- Grace period: None statewide — county rules differ
- Weekly tenancies: at most $3 per late week, $12 per month
- No statewide grace period, but counties add their own — Montgomery County requires 10 days and Prince George's County 5 before a fee
Rules as of August 2026. Statutes change — verify with the current text of Md. Real Prop. §8-208(d)(3) before relying on a number, and check city and county ordinances, which can be stricter. This is general information, not legal advice; consult a Maryland attorney for your situation.
Not in Maryland? Every state's late-fee rules → Also for Maryland landlords: the security-deposit return deadline →
Late fees that apply themselves
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