Frequently Asked Questions
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What is MarylandLandlordForms.com?
MarylandLandlordForms.com provides professionally drafted lease forms, disclosures, and compliance documentation designed specifically for Maryland residential landlords and property managers. All forms are organized into tiered packages that reflect how Maryland law actually works in practice.
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The forms are professionally drafted based on Maryland statutes, local housing requirements, and common enforcement practices. Some of the forms have been crafted after real-world issues have arisen between landlord clients and their tenants. These forms are designed to support compliance and consistency but do not replace legal advice for fact-specific situations.
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The packages include statewide Maryland documentation. County and municipal lease addenda—such as Montgomery County or Baltimore City—are sold separately due to significant variation in local law.
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The Essential Package includes:
A Maryland residential lease
Required state disclosures
Move-in walkthrough documentation
Core operational notices
It is designed for baseline statutory compliance at lease formation.
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he Complete Package adds occupancy, use, and risk-allocation rules, including:
Guest and occupant limits
Short-term rental restrictions
Pet, parking, smoking, and cannabis rules
Renter’s insurance requirements
HOA compliance language (if applicable)
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The Premium Package is an inspection-ready compliance system. It includes:
Property care and damage-prevention protocols
Inspection and enforcement readiness procedures
Breach and holdover notices
Surrender and move-out documentation
Logs and trackers for complaints, access, and repairs
It is designed for landlords who want defensible documentation if issues arise.
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No. Many landlords start with Essential and upgrade as their needs grow. Premium is recommended for:
Multi-unit properties
Properties subject to inspections
Landlords who want documentation discipline and enforcement tools
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Maryland local housing laws vary significantly by jurisdiction. Separating local addenda ensures:
Accuracy
Jurisdiction-specific compliance
Avoiding over- or under-disclosure
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Yes. Many addenda are available as standalone purchases or as part of bundled collections.
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Forms are provided as professional, non-fillable PDFs to prevent alteration and preserve compliance language.
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Due to the digital nature of the products, all sales are final. Please review package descriptions carefully before purchasing.
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No personal lease or tenant data is stored. Please see our Privacy Policy for details.