MD SB856

Landlords must provide tenants with a mold information pamphlet at lease signing and upon request, developed by the Department of the Environment in coordination with four other state agencies

Landlords must perform a mold assessment within 15 days of receiving written notice of mold detection from a tenant or local housing agency, and complete remediation within 45 days after assessment (or within a reasonable time if not feasible)

Landlords are required to maintain proper ventilation, low indoor humidity, communicate with occupants during mold assessment and remediation, and comply with all applicable housing and building codes

The Department of the Environment must adopt uniform statewide regulations for mold assessment and remediation by June 1, 2027, including standards for testing, inspections, and risk reduction

Local governments that own or manage residential properties must comply with landlord requirements, though local governments are not required to conduct assessments or remediation for private properties