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Maryland Month-to-Month Rental Agreement

A Maryland month-to-month tenancy continues until someone ends it with proper notice. 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). The usual security-deposit cap is 1× monthly rent.

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).
Unused deposit is generally due within 45 days (Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. § 8-203).
Spell the notice period out in writing so nobody is guessing.

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).

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