Rental Property Rules in Wicomico County, MD (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Wicomico County, Maryland.
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Just Cause Eviction
In unincorporated Wicomico County, tenants renting a lot in a licensed trailer camp (mobile home park) can be evicted only for one of three reasons under Code § 211-9: nonpayment of rent, violation of any law, or violation of a filed and posted park rule. This just-cause limit applies solely to licensed trailer camps, not to apartments or houses generally.
Wicomico County Trailer Camp Eviction Limits
Some RestrictionsWicomico County Code § 211-9
Eviction of a tenant from the premises by the applicant or his agent shall only be permitted under the following conditions: A. Nonpayment of rent. B. Violation of any city, county, state or federal law, rule or regulation. C. Violation of any filed and posted rule or regulation of the park.
Repairs & Habitability
In unincorporated Wicomico County, Chapter 160's Housing Standards set minimum livability rules that apply to every dwelling unit, including rentals: exterior structure and premises kept sound and weathertight, a heating system able to hold 65 degrees F during the heating season, and a working flush toilet connected to water and sewer in a private bathroom.
Wicomico County Minimum Habitability Rules
Some RestrictionsWicomico County Code §§ 160-36, 160-50, 160-83
The following provisions of this section shall govern the minimum conditions for maintenance of exterior property, premises and structures: ... A. Residential buildings. During that portion of the year when there is a need for heat, every dwelling unit and guest room shall be provided with heating systems capable of maintaining a room temperature of 65° F. at a point three feet above the floor ...
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