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We've got you covered on all Maryland laws and ordinances with our standard Maryland lease template.

Lease clauses, rules, and disclosures will be unique to Maryland to ensure you're protected.

See which clauses, rules, and disclosures are specific to Maryland in your lease. We want you to know what your local laws are, and by using Avail, you'll have everything you need to follow them.

  • In Maryland, if the Tenant pays rent in cash, you must provide the Tenant with a receipt of payment.
  • In Maryland, late fees cannot exceed 5% of the cost of one month of rent. If the rental agreement is a week-to-week agreement, the late fee cannot exceed $3 a week or $12 month.
  • In Maryland, the security deposit cannot exceed two months of rent and must be returned within 45 days of the Tenant vacating the Premises.
  • In Maryland, you must hold the security deposit in an interest-bearing account devoted solely to security deposits.
Did you know: In Maryland, the security deposit cannot exceed two months of rent and must be returned within 45 days of the Tenant vacating the Premises.
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Late Charges

Rent received by the Landlord later than the fifth (5th) day after the due date will incur a late charge in the amount specified on the first page of this Lease; provided, however, that such late charge shall not exceed five percent (5%) of the overdue rent payment, or any other maximum amount or percentage allowed under applicable law. If Tenant mails rent to Landlord, the late charge will apply if the rent is received later than the fifth (5th) day of the month, regardless of the date Tenant mailed such rent payment. If a payment of rent is made by personal check which is later dishonored by the Tenant's bank, Tenant shall be assessed any bank charges incurred by Landlord as a result of such dishonored check, in addition to the rent and late charge due on the payment of rent. The Landlord, at the Landlord's sole discretion, may waive the late charges.

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Maryland Ordinance Guide

Read our full maryland landlord-tenant ordinance and state guide to learn more about applicable laws and ordinances. Our lease templates are based on the information gathered in these guides.

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