Maryland Rental licensing / registration

Do landlords need a rental license or registration in Maryland?

Owners of "affected property" (older rental housing covered by Maryland's lead poisoning prevention law) must register it with the Maryland Department of the Environment. Code text: "the owner of an affected property shall register the affected property with the Department."

Verified Source: Md. Code, Env. § 6–811 · last checked 2026-10-16