In 2024, Maryland enacted a major overhaul of tenants’ rights under the Renters’ Rights & Stabilization Act (RRSA), which went into effect on October 1, 2024. One of the most significant provisions is the creation of a statewide right of first refusal, giving tenants a formal opportunity to buy the property they’re renting before the landlord sells to someone else.
Here’s how it works, who it applies to, and what both tenants and landlords need to understand.