Property Management (alternative)

In Maryland, a residential landlord who installs a new roof and charges the cost to the tenant is:

AActing within their rights as property owner
BImproperly shifting a landlord's capital improvement cost to the tenant without contractual basis✓ Correct
CRequired to do so under Maryland law
DEntitled to do so if the roof was damaged by the tenant

Explanation

Capital improvements are generally the landlord's responsibility unless the lease specifically allocates these costs to the tenant. Charging tenants for roof replacement without contractual authority is improper.

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