Maryland (MD) lease form
Quick answer
Maryland requires a written lease when a landlord owns five or more dwelling units or when the lease term is one year or longer. Every Maryland residential lease must include a habitability statement, a security deposit receipt, and a Tenants' Bill of Rights addendum required as of July 1, 2025.
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Landlord must provide the name, address, and phone number of the owner or person authorized to accept notices and manage the property (Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-210).
As of July 1, 2025, all new Maryland residential leases must attach the state-issued Tenants' Bill of Rights from the Department of Housing and Community Development.
Lease must include a statement that the premises will be available in a condition permitting habitation with reasonable safety, or document any agreed alternative condition (Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-208).
When a security deposit is accepted, landlord must provide a written receipt informing tenant of their inspection rights and the right to receive a written deduction list (Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-203.1).
For pre-1978 properties, landlord must provide the EPA pamphlet and disclose any known lead paint hazards before the lease is signed (42 U.S.C. § 4852d).
General information, not legal advice. Governing statute: Maryland Code, Real Property Title 8 (Landlord and Tenant). Confirm current requirements or consult an attorney before finalizing a lease.
Maryland lease FAQ
Maryland requires a written lease when the landlord owns five or more dwelling units or when the lease term is one year or longer. Landlords must also provide a proposed lease form upon request without requiring execution or a deposit.
The Maryland Tenants' Bill of Rights is a state-mandated addendum summarizing tenant legal protections. It must be attached to all new residential leases signed on or after July 1, 2025.
Maryland law caps late fees at 5% of the monthly rent for standard leases, or $3 per week (maximum $12 per month) for weekly rental agreements. Any higher amount in the lease is unenforceable.
No. Maryland Real Property § 8-208 expressly prohibits any lease provision that waives the tenant's right to a jury trial. Such clauses are void and the landlord may owe the tenant actual damages for including them.
