(13) If a surety, in an action against the tenant, asserts a claim under the surety bond without having a reasonable basis to assert the claim, the court may grant the tenant damages of up to three times the amount claimed plus reasonable attorney’s fees.
(14) A surety bond issued under this subsection may only be issued by an admitted carrier licensed by the Maryland Insurance Administration.
(j) (1) An itemized statement of costs provided under subsection (g)(1), (h)(2)(iii), or (i)(7) of this section shall include supporting documentation that identifies the materials or services provided.
(2) Subject to subsection (k) of this section, a landlord may satisfy the requirement under paragraph (1) of this subsection by providing an estimate of the costs to be incurred by the landlord.
(k) (1) This subsection applies only if a landlord provides an estimate as documentation to support an itemized statement of costs provided under subsection (g)(1), (h)(2)(iii), or (i)(7) of this section.
(2) (i) The landlord shall notify the tenant in writing when the repairs have been completed.
(ii) The notice required under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall include a copy of the final invoice for any repairs made by the landlord.
(3) If the actual costs incurred by the landlord are less than the estimate provided to the tenant under subsection (j)(2) of this section, the landlord shall return to the tenant within 30 days after completing the repairs the amount of the security deposit withheld by the landlord that is in excess of the actual costs incurred by the landlord.
(l) No provision of this section may be waived in any lease.
(m) The Department of Housing and Community Development shall maintain on its website: