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Laws current as of August 19, 2024 How quickly must the landlord change my locks?
Your landlord must change your locks by the end of the next business day after receiving your written notice.1 The landlord must give you a copy of the new key within 48 hours following the lock change.2
1 MD Code, Real Prop. § 8-5A-05(c)(1)
2 MD Code, Real Prop. § 8-5A-05(d)
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