Maryland Notice & Entry Laws
Maryland does not specify a minimum notice period for landlord entry in its statewide statutes, but courts apply a reasonable notice standard — generally interpreted as 24 hours.
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Key Rules
- Notice Required
- Reasonable notice required (no specific hours defined statewide)
- Emergency Entry
- Permitted without prior notice in emergency situations
- Common Law Standard
- 24 hours is the accepted standard in Maryland practice
- Local Variation
- Some Maryland counties and Baltimore City ordinances specify notice requirements
Applicable Statutes
Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-211.1
Landlord access for inspections: landlord must give reasonable notice before entering the rental unit for non-emergency repairs or inspections. No specific notice period is defined statewide.
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