{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-real-property-8-212.3","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Real Property § 8–212.3","heading":"","body":"(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.\n(2) “Affected dwelling unit” has the meaning stated in § 7–309 of the Public Utilities Article.\n(3) “Landlord” has the meaning stated in § 7–309 of the Public Utilities Article.\n(4) “Tenant” has the meaning stated in § 7–309 of the Public Utilities Article.\n(5) “Utility service” has the meaning stated in § 7–309 of the Public Utilities Article.\n(6) “Utility service provider” has the meaning stated in § 7–309 of the Public Utilities Article.\n(b) A tenant may deduct from rent due to a landlord the amount of payments made to a utility service provider for utility service if:\n(1) An oral or written lease for an affected dwelling unit requires the landlord to pay the utility bill; and\n(2) (i) The tenant pays all or part of the utility bill, including payments made on a new utility service account; or\n(ii) The tenant pays any security deposit required to obtain a new utility service account.\n(c) A tenant’s rights under this section may not be waived in any lease.","path":["Article - Real Property"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=grp\u0026section=8-212.3","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T20:00:38Z","sha256":"b71acfb484b899171464d5e72607bdc35edd1252e879227857b69f7b8f97ad98","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-real-property-8-212.2","next":"us-md/md.-code-real-property-8-212.4"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}