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Talbot County, Maryland Local Lease Compliance Addendum

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This Talbot County Lease Jurisdiction Addendum is designed for residential rental properties located in Talbot County, Maryland, including properties within incorporated municipalities such as Easton, St. Michaels, Oxford, Trappe, and Queen Anne.

While Talbot County does not impose countywide rent control or landlord licensing requirements beyond Maryland state law, certain municipalities within the county maintain local housing, property maintenance, and occupancy regulations that may affect residential leases. This addendum ensures that landlords and tenants are properly notified of those potential local obligations and confirms how municipal requirements interact with state law and the lease agreement.

This addendum is intended to be used in conjunction with a Maryland-compliant residential lease and forms part of a comprehensive jurisdiction-specific disclosure package.

This Talbot County Lease Jurisdiction Addendum is designed for residential rental properties located in Talbot County, Maryland, including properties within incorporated municipalities such as Easton, St. Michaels, Oxford, Trappe, and Queen Anne.

While Talbot County does not impose countywide rent control or landlord licensing requirements beyond Maryland state law, certain municipalities within the county maintain local housing, property maintenance, and occupancy regulations that may affect residential leases. This addendum ensures that landlords and tenants are properly notified of those potential local obligations and confirms how municipal requirements interact with state law and the lease agreement.

This addendum is intended to be used in conjunction with a Maryland-compliant residential lease and forms part of a comprehensive jurisdiction-specific disclosure package.

What This Addendum Covers

  • Talbot County housing and property maintenance obligations

  • 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 links for convenience

  • Landlord municipal compliance checklist

Why This Addendum Is Important

While Maryland landlord–tenant law governs statewide, Talbot County and its municipalities may impose additional requirements relating to housing conditions, inspections, and local enforcement. This addendum ensures that landlords and tenants are properly notified of those obligations and that the lease accurately reflects the applicable legal framework.

Format and Compatibility

  • Professionally formatted to match MarylandLandlordForms.com county addendum standards

  • Designed to be used with a Maryland-compliant residential lease

  • Mirrors the structure and presentation of other county addenda, including Worcester County

Intended Use

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