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This Maryland lease agreement is a legally binding contract that is used when renting property.
Rental Application – Landlords should have Tenants fill out a this form to check the financial credentials.
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Most Recent US Home Facts
- Population (2023): 334,914,895
- Median Households (2022): 125,736,353
- Median Household Income (2022): $75,149
- Owner-occupied Households (2022): 64.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Required Disclosures in Maryland (5)
- Agent/Landlord Identification Contact Information
- Move-in/Move-out Checklist
- Property Habitability Disclosure
- Ratio Utility Billing System Disclosure
- Security Deposit Receipt Disclosure
- Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form
Source: § 8-210(a)(1), § 8-203.1(a), § 8-208(c), § 8-212.4, § 8–203(g)(1)
Security Deposits Requirements
Maximum Amount – Two (2) months’ rent.
Returning – Within forty-five (45) days of the lease end date.
Source: § 8–203(b)(1)
Grace Period Notice
A 10-day notice for the Tenant(s) to vacate the premises for late rent.
Source: § 8–401
Paying Rent and Late Fees
Maximum Penalty – 5% of monthly rent. For weekly rentals, penalty amount can exceed $3/wk but not $12/mo.
NSF Fee – $35 per bounced check.
Source: § 8-208(d)(3), § 15-803(a)
Landlords Entry Notice and Unit Access Timeframes
Recommend 24-48 hours and schedule any visits during standard business hours, which typically span from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Source: § 8-216