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Maryland Residential Lease Agreement Template (PDF)

Build a print-ready Maryland lease agreement with landlord and tenant details, rent terms, and local-aware clauses — without a $40/month template subscription.

Security deposits in Maryland

Maryland limits deposits to two months' rent and requires return within 45 days with itemized deductions.

Notice and termination

Month-to-month notice is typically 30 days. Baltimore City has additional rules.

Disclosures landlords often include

Lead paint registration (for applicable properties), mold, and habitability standards apply.

Local tip for Maryland rentals

Verify whether Baltimore City or county licensing applies to your rental.

Common questions

Does Maryland require lead paint registration?

For pre-1978 rental properties, registration and disclosure requirements often apply.

Can I customize the Maryland lease before downloading?

Yes — edit parties, rent, deposit, pets, utilities, and custom clauses in the browser. Preview the full PDF before you pay once to download.

Is this legal advice?

No — RentLedger provides document tools, not legal services. Have a Maryland attorney review your lease for your property and city rules.

Not legal advice — confirm Maryland landlord-tenant rules with a local attorney before serving notices or filing in court.