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Kent County, Maryland Local Lease Compliance Addendum

$19.00

This Kent County, Maryland Lease Addendum is designed for residential rental properties located anywhere in Kent County, including properties within the Towns of Betterton, Chestertown, Galena, Millington, and Rock Hall.

This addendum is incorporated into and made part of a Maryland residential lease agreement and addresses county-level and municipal landlord–tenant requirements that may apply in addition to Maryland state law. It reflects Kent County’s housing standards and unsafe property enforcement authority and includes clear statutory references to support compliance.

This Kent County, Maryland Lease Addendum is designed for residential rental properties located anywhere in Kent County, including properties within the Towns of Betterton, Chestertown, Galena, Millington, and Rock Hall.

This addendum is incorporated into and made part of a Maryland residential lease agreement and addresses county-level and municipal landlord–tenant requirements that may apply in addition to Maryland state law. It reflects Kent County’s housing standards and unsafe property enforcement authority and includes clear statutory references to support compliance.

What This Addendum Covers

  • Kent County housing standards and unsafe property requirements

  • County and municipal inspection and enforcement authority

  • Condemnation and unsafe housing provisions

  • Municipal overlay requirements for incorporated towns

  • Tenant protections against retaliation

  • Fair housing and source-of-income protections

  • Tenant rights to file complaints and seek enforcement

  • Incorporated municipalities reference list

  • Municipal code resources for convenience

  • Landlord municipal compliance checklist

Why This Addendum Is Important

While Maryland landlord–tenant law applies statewide, Kent County and its incorporated municipalities may impose additional local requirements relating to housing conditions, inspections, and enforcement. This addendum ensures those local obligations are properly disclosed and that the lease accurately reflects the applicable legal framework.

Format and Compatibility

  • Professionally drafted to align with other Maryland county addenda

  • Designed for use with a Maryland-compliant residential lease

  • Consistent structure across counties for landlords managing properties in multiple jurisdictions

Intended Use

This addendum should be attached to the lease agreement for any residential rental property located in Kent County, Maryland.