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Maryland Residential Lease Agreement

Maryland dropped the deposit cap to one month’s rent for leases signed on or after October 1, 2024, and still runs a 45-day return with a required receipt. This generator builds a fixed-term residential lease around Maryland deposit, notice, and habitability rules.

Deposit generally cannot exceed one month’s rent (Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. § 8-203).
Unused deposit is generally due in 45 days. Give the statutory receipt.
Month-to-month notice is often 30 days; longer occupancies may need 60.

Deposit rule of thumb

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.

Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. § 8-203

Maryland does not prescribe a statewide 24-hour entry statute. Put a reasonable-notice entry clause in the lease. Emergency entry is customary.

A month-to-month tenancy generally takes 30 days’ written notice, and some longer occupancies take 60 days (Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. § 8-402).

LeaseGen.io is not a law firm. These notes are educational summaries, not advice.