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What Is a Maryland Month-to-Month Lease Agreement?

A Maryland month-to-month lease is a short-term rental agreement between the landlord and tenant. The tenancy renews at the beginning of each month. Although a month-to-month rental agreement is technically only 30 days long, the parties may find that the arrangement is so beneficial that they extend it on an indefinite basis.

A month-to-month lease must comply with Maryland landlord-tenant laws. A month-to-month rental agreement should include the same provisions found in a fixed-term residential lease agreement, including:

  • The amount of the monthly rent and when it is due
  • The late fee
  • The security deposit amount
  • Rent increase
  • Whether subletting the rental property is allowed by the tenant
  • Occupancy information for the rental unit
  • The parking policy
  • The pet policy
  • The notice period for lease termination for move out
  • How to deliver a written notice
  • Eviction information

What Laws Apply to Maryland Month-to-Month Lease Agreements?

Maryland Annotated Code §§ 8-101 to 8-604 governs Maryland month-to-month lease agreements. Under state law, landlords may not charge tenants more than two months’ rent as a security deposit. According to Maryland law, the landlord must return the security deposit to the renter within 45 days of moving out. The landlord may withhold the security deposit for nonpayment of rent and damage to the rental property that exceeds normal wear and tear.

Before landlords and property managers begin engaging in month-to-month tenancy arrangements, they may seek legal advice. Federal laws, state laws, and even local laws affect the tenant's rights and the landlord's rights.

Terminating a Maryland Month-to-Month Lease Agreement

Under §8-402, the notice period for a lease termination of a month-to-month lease in Maryland is 30 days. A termination notice must be a written notice.

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