Maryland's mobile home park law, in force since October 1, bans several fees and sets water and notice rules

Maryland’s Chapter 754, approved May 26, took effect October 1, 2026. It requires a park owner to ensure each resident has a water supply that meets federal and state drinking water regulations and, if service to a resident is disrupted for more than four hours in 24, to provide at least four liters of potable water.

A park owner who resells utility service may not charge more than the utility charges the owner or add an administrative or maintenance fee. A utility vendor may not bill a resident for well water above 5 percent of the rent for the billing period. The act bars fees for parking, pets, amenities, utility connections and installing or removing a home, and requires an owner to establish a pet policy by December 1, 2026.

Before filing to repossess, an owner must mail notice at least 30 days ahead for nonpayment or rule violations and 90 days ahead for non-renewal, and a resident has 10 days to cure a nonpayment notice. The act applies only prospectively and does not reach rental agreements entered into before October 1. It also extends the state’s access-to-counsel eviction program to park residents in households at or below 50 percent of the state median income, adjusted for household size.