In order to withhold a rental deposit, within 45 days of the termination of tenancy, a landlord must send the tenant an itemized list of charges with a statement of the actual costs incurred via first class mail. For more information on the Security Deposit please refer to the Landlord Tenant handbook (Page 18) at the link below.

The Office of Landlord Tenant Affairs handles landlord and tenant disputes involving most residential rental properties located in Montgomery County, does NOT have jurisdiction within the incorporated municipalities of the City of Gaithersburg (301.258.6340), City of Rockville (240.314.8300), City of Takoma Park (301.891.7119), Town of Barnesville, Town of Garrett Park, and the Town of Laytonville. Questions regarding properties within these incorporated municipalities should be referred to the local municipality for further information.

Formal complaints may be filed with the Office of Landlord-Tenant Affairs online by visiting the DHCA website utilizing the provided link.