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Maryland Residential Lease Agreement

A residential lease agreement in Maryland sets the rent, the term, and each party's responsibilities in writing. Maryland caps security deposits at 1 month's rent and requires the deposit back within 45 days after move-out (Md. Code, Real Prop. 8-203).

This template walks you through every clause a Maryland lease should cover: parties, property, rent and due date, security deposit, maintenance, and house rules. Download the finished lease in Word and PDF.

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Maryland security deposit rules

Maryland security deposit rules at a glance
Security deposit cap	1 month's rent
Deposit return deadline	45 days
Statute	Md. Code, Real Prop. 8-203

Verify before you rely on it

Landlord-tenant statutes change, and cities or counties can add stricter local rules. Confirm the current Maryland requirement in the statute cited above (or with your local court's self-help resources) before signing your lease.

How this template works in Maryland

Answer guided questions about the parties, the property, the rent, and the deposit, and the lease writes itself in front of you. Select Maryland as the property's state and the agreement is captioned accordingly.

The form, the live preview, and the full guide live on the main Residential Lease Agreement page.

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