Maryland: rules and deadlines at a glance

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Claim deadlines · Small claims limits · Property division · Dog bite rules · Shared fault rules · Security deposit rules · Eviction notice rules · Property tax rates

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Filing deadlines (statute of limitations)

Property damage	3 years

Claim deadlines

Acknowledge	15 working days
Accept or deny	15 working days after claim forms or proof of loss; written update every 45 days
Pay	Not set by rule

Small claims limits Single detailed source

Dollar limit	$5,000
Filing fee	$44
Lawyers	Allowed

Property division

System	Equitable distribution
Opt-in community property	No

Dog bite rules Single detailed source

Rule	Mixed
Details	Presumed liability (owner can rebut)

Shared fault rules

Rule	Contributory negligence
When you are barred	Barred if you are even 1% at fault

Security deposit rules Single detailed source

Maximum deposit	1 month's rent
Return deadline	45 days

Eviction notice rules Single detailed source

Notice before filing	10 days' notice of intent to file

Property tax rates

Effective rate	0.92%
On a $300,000 home	$2,760 a year