Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Maryland Code, Real Property § 8-212.1

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) In this section, “change of assignment” includes:

(1) Permanent change of station orders;

(2) Temporary duty orders for a period exceeding 90 days;

(3) Orders requiring a person to move into quarters located on a military installation; and

(4) A release from active duty, including:

(i) Retirement;

(ii) Separation or discharge under honorable conditions; and

(iii) Demobilization of an activated reservist or a member of the National Guard who was serving on active duty orders for at least 180 consecutive days.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, if a person who is on active duty with the United States military, or the person's spouse, enters into a residential lease of property and the person subsequently receives a change of assignment, before or after occupying the property, any liability of the person, or the person's spouse, for rent under the lease may not exceed:

(1) Any rent or lawful charges then due and payable plus 30 days' rent after written notice and proof of the change of assignment is given to the landlord; and

(2) The cost of repairing damage to the premises caused by an act or omission of the tenant.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Real Property § 8-212.1 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/real-property/md-code-real-prop-sect-8-212-1/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard