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If a landlord fails to perform their obligations regarding a security deposit, the tenant can file a dispute in the small claims division of District Court if the amount of damages is less than $5,000. If the amount is greater, the tenant must file a civil case in the District Court. ...
Every county in Maryland has at least onedistrict court. These courts have jurisdiction to hear any case seeking money damages up to $30,000. They have exclusive jurisdiction over landlord/tenant and small claims court matters, where damages sought do not exceed $5,000. Generally a complaint m...