MD HB80

Landlords with four or more dwelling units must provide prospective tenants a written itemized list of all fees, including the basis, amount, whether mandatory or optional, and payment timing (lump sum, monthly, or periodic)

Landlords are prohibited from imposing any mandatory fee not disclosed in the required itemized list; lease provisions violating this requirement are void and unenforceable

Tenants may sue landlords for violations occurring on or after February 1, 2027, during tenancy or up to 2 years after tenancy ends, with courts authorized to award triple actual damages plus attorney's fees

Utility charges (water, trash, sewer, gas, electric), fees for lease violations or tenant-caused costs (like replacement keys), and security deposit withholdings are exempt from disclosure requirements

Local jurisdictions may enact more stringent tenant protection laws that supersede state provisions; effective October 1, 2026