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(a) (1) The landlord of any residential rental property shall include in a written lease or post a sign in a conspicuous place on that property listing the name, address, and telephone number of: (i) The landlord; or (ii) The person, if any, authorized to accept notice or service of process on behalf of the landlord. (2) If a landlord fails to comply with paragraph (1) of this subsection, notice or service of process shall be deemed to be proper if the tenant sends notice or service of process by any of the following means: (i) To the person to whom the rent is paid; (ii) To the address where the rent is paid; or (iii) To the address where the tax bill is sent. (b) (1) This subsection applies only in Montgomery County. (2) In this subsection, “development” has the meaning provided in § 11B–101 of this article. (3) (i) Before execution by a tenant of a lease for an initial term of 125 days or more, the owner of any residential rental property within any condominium or development shall provide to the prospective tenant, to the extent applicable, a copy of the rules, declaration, and recorded covenants and restrictions that limit or affect the use and occupancy of the property or common areas and to which the owner is obligated. (ii) The written lease shall include a statement, if applicable, that the obligations of the owner that limit or affect the use and occupancy of the property are enforceable against the owner’s tenant. (c) (1) The landlord of any residential rental property shall: (i) Provide a link to the property’s pet policy on the property’s website, if applicable; and (ii) Provide a written copy or summary of the property’s pet policy in any rental application form for a unit in the property. (2) A pet policy provided in accordance with this section shall state: (i) Any breed and weight restrictions; (ii) Any required fees, including: 1. Up–front, nonrefundable pet fees; 2. Refundable pet deposits; and 3. Monthly pet fees; (iii) Any limit on the number of pets allowed in a unit; (iv) Any vaccination requirements; (v) Any liability insurance requirements; and (vi) Any additional requirements for pet owners imposed by the landlord.
Maryland Real Property § 8-210 establishes several disclosure requirements for residential landlords. First, landlords must make their contact information—or that of an authorized agent—available in the lease or posted on the property, and if they fail to do so, tenants may still serve legal notices through alternative means such as the rent-payment address. In Montgomery County, owners of condominiums or planned developments must share governing documents with prospective tenants before a lease of 125 days or more is signed. Statewide, landlords must also disclose their pet policy in rental applications and on any property website.
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Under § 8-210, compliant residential landlords include their name, address, and phone number—or those of an authorized agent—in every written lease or post that information conspicuously on the property. Operators of condominiums or planned developments in Montgomery County additionally provide copies of applicable rules, declarations, and recorded covenants to prospective tenants before any lease of 125 days or more is executed. Landlords who allow pets generally ensure that rental application forms and the property website include a written pet policy covering breed and weight limits, all fee types, pet caps, vaccination requirements, insurance requirements, and any other owner-imposed conditions.
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Section 8-210 gives tenants the right to know who their landlord is and how to reach them, either through the lease or a posted notice on the property. If that information is never provided, the law still allows legal notices to be sent to the person or address where rent is paid, or where the property tax bill is sent, so a landlord cannot avoid service simply by withholding contact details. Tenants in Montgomery County renting in a condominium or planned development are entitled to receive governing documents before signing, and all tenants can expect a written pet policy in any rental application—those who believe these disclosures were withheld may consult a tenant-rights organization or raise the issue with a local housing authority.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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