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Maryland Security Deposit Receipt
Record that a security deposit was received on a Maryland rental. Unused deposit is generally due within 45 days (Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. § 8-203). This receipt is not the itemized accounting due at move-out.
- Usual return clock: 45 days.
- Ordinary wear and tear is not deductible.
- Ask for a written forwarding address before move-out.
Related Maryland documents
- Maryland Residential Lease Agreement. A fixed-term residential rental contract built around the property’s state rules.
- Maryland Move-In Condition Checklist. A condition inventory completed at move-in. It is not a lease.
- Maryland Security Deposit Itemization. A written accounting of deposit deductions and any refund due after move-out.
- Maryland Rent Receipt. A written record that rent was paid for a stated period. It is not a lease and not a waiver of other amounts still due.
Frequently asked questions
Plain-language answers about Maryland deposit receipt papers. LeaseGen.io is not a law firm. Confirm current statutes before anyone signs.
- What is a security deposit receipt in Maryland?
- It records that deposit money was received, the amount, and the property. For leases signed on or after October 1, 2024, a security deposit generally may not exceed one month’s rent (Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. § 8-203). A two-month deposit is allowed only if the tenant receives utility assistance, pays utilities to the landlord, and both parties agree in writing. Unused deposit plus an itemized list is generally due within 45 days. Interest may be due.
- Is the receipt the move-out accounting?
- No. At move-out you still owe an itemized list of deductions and any refund within 45 days, to the extent Maryland law requires.
- What is the deposit cap in Maryland?
- 1× rent