Maryland Lease Agreements

Create a legally compliant Maryland lease agreement that includes all state-required disclosures and clauses. Choose the document type that fits your rental situation, fill out the guided form, and download your professional PDF for $7.99.

Residential Lease Agreement

Standard fixed-term lease for houses, apartments, condos, and other residential properties.

Includes all Maryland required disclosures and complies with Maryland Real Property Article, Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. §§ 8-201 to 8-604.

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Month-to-Month Rental Agreement

Flexible agreement that auto-renews monthly. Ideal for short-term or indefinite tenancies.

60 days written notice (landlord); local laws may vary (e.g., Montgomery County requires 60 days) landlord notice and 30 days written notice tenant notice required in Maryland.

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Room Rental Agreement

Agreement for renting a single room in a shared house or apartment. Covers shared spaces and house rules.

Covers Maryland-specific habitability and entry notice requirements (24 hours advance notice required (except emergencies)).

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Sublease Agreement

Agreement for a tenant to sublet all or part of their rental to a new occupant.

Sublease rules in Maryland typically require landlord written consent. Document includes consent clause.

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Maryland Lease Law Requirements Summary

Security Deposit Limit 2 months rent

Deposit Return Deadline 45 days

Late Fee Cap 5% of the monthly rental amount

Grace Period No statutory grace period

Landlord Notice (Month-to-Month) 60 days written notice (landlord); local laws may vary (e.g., Montgomery County requires 60 days)

Tenant Notice (Month-to-Month) 30 days written notice

Entry Notice 24 hours advance notice required (except emergencies)

Key Statute Maryland Real Property Article, Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. §§ 8-201 to 8-604

Maryland landlord-tenant law is governed by the Maryland Real Property Article, Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. §§ 8-201 to 8-604. Landlords must provide required disclosures including Lead-based paint disclosure (federal, pre-1978 housing), Lead paint inspection/certification: for pre-1978 rental housing, landlord must register property and provide EPA-approved lead paint pamphlet AND Maryland Department of the Environment certificate of compliance or certificate of limited lead-free status (Md. Code, Environment §§ 6-801 et seq.), Landlord name and address, or that of an authorized agent, must be disclosed in writing in the lease, and more. Security deposits are capped at 2 months rent and must be returned within 45 days of tenancy termination. Our documents are designed to comply with Maryland law and include all required provisions.

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