Property Management

Under Maryland law, a landlord who enters a tenant's unit without proper notice (except in emergency) may be liable for:

AOnly the cost of a new lock
BInvasion of privacy and potentially breach of the lease — tenants have the right of quiet enjoyment✓ Correct
CMREC disciplinary action
DA maximum $100 fine

Explanation

Maryland tenants have a right to quiet enjoyment of their rental. Unauthorized landlord entry can constitute an invasion of privacy and a breach of the lease.

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