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✓ Source checked 2026-10-20Maryland (statewide), MD lead-safe rental rules
Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing: registration + risk-reduction certificate, pre-1978 rentals
- The rule
- Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing: registration + risk-reduction certificate, pre-1978 rentals
- How often
- every tenant turnover; $30/unit registration annually
- Fees & fines
- Up to $500/day per property (cap $100k)
- Who can inspect
- MDE-accredited inspectors (DataViewer list)
- Applies at
- state level
- Last checked
- 2026-10-20
What it costs in Maryland?
Published government fees (sourced):
- Maryland (statewide): Up to $500/day per property (cap $100k) source
- Baltimore City: $30/unit/yr state registration; up to $20/day for not registering; up to $500/day for no risk-reduction certificate (statutory caps) source
- Baltimore County: $30/unit/yr state registration; up to $500/day for no risk-reduction certificate source
- Prince George's County: $30/unit/yr state registration; up to $500/day for no risk-reduction certificate source
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