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Maryland Legal Rights

Maryland bans non-competes for low-wage workers and veterinary professionals, with strong consumer protections. Know exactly what you're entitled to — and let Main AI enforce it automatically.

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Tenant rights

Maryland Tenant Protections

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Security deposit maximum

2 months rent

MD Code Real Property §8-203

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Deposit return deadline

45 days after move-out with itemized list (Baltimore City: 30 days) with itemized deductions.

MD Code Real Property §8-203

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Entry notice required

Landlords must give reasonable advance notice before entering your unit except in genuine emergencies. Repeated entry without notice may constitute harassment.

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Habitability rights

Your landlord must maintain heat, hot water, structural safety, and pest-free conditions regardless of what your lease says. "As-is" clauses are generally void.

✓ If your landlord violated these rules

Send a certified demand letter citing the exact statute and amount owed
File in small claims court for deposits up to the jurisdictional limit
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Employment rights

Maryland Workplace Protections

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Non-compete agreements

Void for employees earning $15/hr or less. For higher earners, must be reasonable in scope. Maryland courts apply traditional reasonableness test.

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Wage protections

Minimum wage $15/hr (2024). MD Wage Payment and Collection Law. 3-year statute of limitations. File with MD Department of Labor.

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Pay transparency

Yes — employers 15+ must provide salary range on request and in postings (2024 law).

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Severance rights

Severance is never legally required — it's negotiable. Workers 40+ get 21 days to review under federal OWBPA plus 7 days to revoke after signing.

Medical billing rights

Maryland Healthcare Protections

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State protections

MD Health Care Cost Recovery Actions allow patients to dispute inflated bills. No Surprises Act applies. Itemized bill rights within 30 days.

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Surprise billing (federal)

The No Surprises Act caps out-of-network emergency bills at in-network rates. You cannot be balance-billed for emergency care or care at in-network facilities without prior consent.

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Dispute window

Typically 30-120 days from Explanation of Benefits to dispute. Request itemization, check for duplicate CPT codes, and dispute services never received.

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Financial assistance

Nonprofit hospitals must offer charity care. Always ask for financial assistance before paying. Many patients qualify who never apply.

Common questions

Maryland Rights FAQ

How do I dispute a security deposit in Maryland?+

Under MD Code Real Property §8-203, your landlord must return your deposit within 45 days after move-out with itemized list (Baltimore City: 30 days). If they miss this deadline or make improper deductions, send a certified demand letter citing the statute. Main AI generates this letter automatically.

Is my non-compete enforceable in Maryland?+

Void for employees earning $15/hr or less. For higher earners, must be reasonable in scope. Maryland courts apply traditional reasonableness test. Review your specific agreement with Main AI to get an enforceability score and identify which clauses are vulnerable.

My medical bill seems wrong. What are my rights in Maryland?+

MD Health Care Cost Recovery Actions allow patients to dispute inflated bills. No Surprises Act applies. Itemized bill rights within 30 days. Request an itemized bill in writing, dispute any errors within 30 days, and use the No Surprises Act for unexpected out-of-network charges.

What wage theft protections exist in Maryland?+

Minimum wage $15/hr (2024). MD Wage Payment and Collection Law. 3-year statute of limitations. File with MD Department of Labor. If you're owed unpaid wages, file with your state labor department or pursue a federal FLSA claim. Main AI drafts your complaint automatically.

Main AI enforces your Maryland rights automatically.

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