Maryland law provides that if the effect of any provision of a lease is to indemnify, hold harmless, or exonerate the landlord from any liability to the tenant, or to any other person, for any injury, loss, damage, or liability arising from any omission, fault, negligence, or other misconduct of the landlord on or about the leased premises or any elevators, stairways, hallways, or other appurtenances used in connection with them, and not within the exclusive control of the tenant, the provision is considered to be against public policy and void.

Section 8-105 of the Real Property Article of the Maryland Annotated Code.