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Maryland Residential Lease Agreement Template

A Maryland-compliant lease with every disclosure the state requires built in, not bolted on — 8 state-specific clauses plus 11 universal ones. Fill it in, e-sign it, and it lives with the tenant record.

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Free forever · e-signature included · reviewed against Maryland Code, Real Property, Title 8 (Landlord and Tenant)
One month’s rentSecurity deposit capMd. Code, Real Prop. § 8-203
45 daysDeposit returnafter move-out
≤5%Late fee rule5% of monthly rent
10 daysNotice for non-paymentMd. Code, Real Prop. §§ 8-401, 8-402, 8-402.1

What a Maryland lease must include

Maryland lowered its deposit cap to one month’s rent under the Renters’ Rights and Stabilization Act — up to two months only in narrow cases tied to utility assistance (Md. Real Prop. § 8-203). Landlords must give 10 days’ written notice before filing for unpa...

These are the clauses and disclosures our Maryland template carries. Each cites the statute it comes from; the ones marked checkbox are filled from your property's answers.

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Security deposit limit noticeUnder Maryland law (Md. Real Property §8-203(b)), the security deposit may not exceed two (2) months' rent. The security...Md. Real Property §8-203(b) — 2mo cap with t...
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Security deposit return termsWithin forty-five (45) days after Tenant vacates the Premises, Landlord shall return the security deposit plus accrued i...Md. Real Property §8-203(g)
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Mold disclosurePursuant to Md. Real Property §8-208.2, Landlord discloses the following: Landlord has knowledge of mold or mold conditi...Md. Real Property §8-208.2 — Mold Disclosurecheckbox
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Repair & habitability noticeMaryland recognizes an implied warranty of habitability. If Landlord fails to remedy conditions that constitute a seriou...Md. Real Property §8-211 (Rent escrow)
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Security deposit receiptSECURITY DEPOSIT RECEIPT (§8-203.1): Tenant acknowledges receipt of the written notice required by Md. Real Property §8-...Md. Real Property §8-203.1 (Security Deposit...
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Lead paint tenant receiptMARYLAND LEAD PAINT NOTICE (Pre-1978 Units): If the Premises was constructed before 1978, Landlord must (a) register the...Md. Environment Title 6 Subtitle 8 (Reductio...
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Utility disclosureUTILITY DISCLOSURE: If any utility service is included in rent or shared with other dwelling units, Landlord discloses:...Md. Real Property §8-208.1 — Utility Disclos...
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Source of income noticeSOURCE-OF-INCOME ANTI-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE (HOME Act): Pursuant to the Maryland HOME Act (State Government §20-705), La...Md. State Government §20-705 (HOME Act, eff...
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Universal clauses (11)Lead-based paint (pre-1978), pets, utilities, entry, subletting, holdover, notices, signatures — the parts every state shares.

How it works

1 · Answer eight questionsProperty, unit, tenant, rent, deposit, term, pets, utilities. The Maryland checkboxes come from your property record.
2 · Review the leaseEvery Maryland clause is in place with its statute. Edit any paragraph; required disclosures can't be removed by accident.
3 · E-sign & collect rentTenant signs on their phone. The signed PDF, autopay and the move-in checklist attach to the tenant automatically.

Maryland lease FAQ

Does Maryland cap security deposits?

Yes — the cap is one month’s rent, and it must be returned within 45 days (Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-203). The template states both in the deposit clause.

What late fee can a Maryland landlord charge?

5% of monthly rent See Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-208. The template carries the rule and the grace period you set.

Is a lead-paint disclosure required?

For any building built before 1978, yes — it is federal (42 U.S.C. § 4852d). The template includes the EPA pamphlet acknowledgment automatically.

Is this lease legally binding once e-signed?

Yes. Electronic signatures are valid under the federal E-SIGN Act and Maryland's UETA; the signed PDF, audit trail and timestamps are stored with the tenant record.

Can I edit the template?

Every paragraph is editable before signing. Clauses Maryland requires are marked and cannot be removed by accident.

Other Maryland landlord documents

Rental applicationWith screening consent Maryland eviction notice10 days for non-payment Maryland rent increase noticeMonth-to-month and renewal Deposit return letterItemized, on time

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The clause list mirrors the Maryland disclosure set in the My Rental Spot lease builder and is reviewed against Maryland Code, Real Property, Title 8 (Landlord and Tenant). General information for landlords, not legal advice; local ordinances can add requirements.

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