Property Management

In Maryland, which of the following is a legitimate reason a landlord may refuse to renew a lease?

AThe tenant has a disability
BThe tenant has repeatedly paid rent late and violated lease terms✓ Correct
CThe tenant filed a fair housing complaint
DThe tenant has children

Explanation

A Maryland landlord may decline to renew a lease for legitimate non-discriminatory reasons such as consistent lease violations. Retaliatory non-renewals or those based on protected characteristics are illegal.

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