Md. Code, Real Property § 8-209
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§8–209.
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(a) (1) This section applies only to a residential lease.
(2) This section does not apply to a landlord who has provided written notice of the intent to terminate a tenancy in accordance with § 8–402(c)(2) of this article.
(b) (1) A landlord shall notify a tenant in writing before increasing the tenant’s rent.
(2) (i) The notice required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall:
1. Be sent by first–class mail with a certificate of mailing; or
2. If elected by the tenant, sent by electronic delivery in at least one of the following forms:
A. An e–mail message;
B. A text message; or
C. Through an electronic tenant portal.
(ii) The electronic delivery method shall provide the landlord with proof of transmission of the notice.
(iii) A landlord may not condition the acceptance of a lease application on the tenant’s election to receive notice under this subsection by electronic delivery.
(3) A landlord shall provide the notice required under paragraph (1) of this subsection:
(i) For tenancies for a term of more than 1 month, at least 90 days in advance of the rent increase;
(ii) For tenancies for a term of more than 1 week, but not more than 1 month, at least 60 days in advance of the rent increase; and
(iii) For tenancies for a term of 1 week or less:
1. At least 7 days in advance of the rent increase if the parties have a written lease; or
2. At least 21 days in advance of the rent increase if the parties do not have a written lease.
(c) This section does not affect or supersede any local law or ordinance that requires additional notice or provides additional tenant protections.
(2) This section does not apply to a landlord who has provided written notice of the intent to terminate a tenancy in accordance with § 8–402(c)(2) of this article.
(b) (1) A landlord shall notify a tenant in writing before increasing the tenant’s rent.
(2) (i) The notice required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall:
1. Be sent by first–class mail with a certificate of mailing; or
2. If elected by the tenant, sent by electronic delivery in at least one of the following forms:
A. An e–mail message;
B. A text message; or
C. Through an electronic tenant portal.
(ii) The electronic delivery method shall provide the landlord with proof of transmission of the notice.
(iii) A landlord may not condition the acceptance of a lease application on the tenant’s election to receive notice under this subsection by electronic delivery.
(3) A landlord shall provide the notice required under paragraph (1) of this subsection:
(i) For tenancies for a term of more than 1 month, at least 90 days in advance of the rent increase;
(ii) For tenancies for a term of more than 1 week, but not more than 1 month, at least 60 days in advance of the rent increase; and
(iii) For tenancies for a term of 1 week or less:
1. At least 7 days in advance of the rent increase if the parties have a written lease; or
2. At least 21 days in advance of the rent increase if the parties do not have a written lease.
(c) This section does not affect or supersede any local law or ordinance that requires additional notice or provides additional tenant protections.
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