Maryland Code, State Government § 20-1021

(a)(1) An aggrieved person may file a complaint with the Commission alleging a discriminatory housing practice.

(2) The complaint shall be filed within 1 year after the alleged discriminatory housing practice occurred or terminated.

(1) file a complaint on the Commission's own initiative; and

(2) investigate housing practices to determine whether a complaint should be filed under this section.

(1) be in writing;

(2) be in the form that the Commission requires; and

(3) contain the information that the Commission requires.

(1) a copy of the original complaint; and

(2) a notice identifying the alleged discriminatory housing practice and advising the respondent of the procedural rights and obligations of respondents under this part.

(f)(1) Each respondent may file an answer to the complaint.

(2) The answer shall be filed within 10 days after receipt of the copy of the complaint and notice from the Commission under subsection (e) of this section.

(1) shall be under oath; and

(2) may be reasonably amended at any time.