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Maryland landlord lead-safe checklist
Download PDF Get expiry reminders too- ☐ Confirm whether your unit is covered (usually built before 1978).
- ☐ Read your city's exact rule and renewal schedule (linked below).
- ☐ Hire a state-licensed lead inspector or risk assessor.
- ☐ Fix any deteriorated paint using lead-safe work practices before the inspection.
- ☐ File or register the certificate with the city or state as required.
- ☐ Track the expiry date and every tenant turnover.
Covered jurisdictions
| Where | Renews | Fees / fines |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland (statewide) | every tenant turnover; $30/unit registration annually | Up to $500/day per property (cap $100k) |
| Baltimore City | every tenant change (change of occupancy); registration yearly | $30/unit/yr state registration; up to $20/day for not registering; up to $500/day for no risk-reduction certificate (statutory caps) |
| Baltimore County | every tenant change; registration yearly | $30/unit/yr state registration; up to $500/day for no risk-reduction certificate |
| Prince George's County | every tenant change; registration yearly | $30/unit/yr state registration; up to $500/day for no risk-reduction certificate |
| Montgomery County | every tenant change; registration yearly | $30/unit/yr state registration; up to $500/day for no risk-reduction certificate |
| Anne Arundel County | every tenant change; registration yearly | $30/unit/yr state registration; up to $500/day for no risk-reduction certificate |
| Howard County | every tenant change; registration yearly | $30/unit/yr state registration; up to $500/day for no risk-reduction certificate |
| Harford County | every tenant change; registration yearly | $30/unit/yr state registration; up to $500/day for no risk-reduction certificate |
| Frederick County | every tenant change; registration yearly | $30/unit/yr state registration; up to $500/day for no risk-reduction certificate |
| Washington County | every tenant change; registration yearly | $30/unit/yr state registration; up to $500/day for no risk-reduction certificate |
| Allegany County | every tenant change; registration yearly | $30/unit/yr state registration; up to $500/day for no risk-reduction certificate |
| Charles County | every tenant change; registration yearly | $30/unit/yr state registration; up to $500/day for no risk-reduction certificate |
Not legal advice. LeadSafeRules summarizes official city and state sources for information only. Rules, fees and deadlines change, so confirm with the official source or your local housing or health department before relying on this. Every rule page links its source and shows the date we last checked it.