What is Lease?
Leases are legal agreements that outline the terms of renting property. They are used when tenants occupy residential or commercial spaces. Explore our state-specific templates for your needs.
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Maryland Leases
Leases are essential agreements for renting property. Our templates are easy to complete and attorney-drafted for your convenience.
Common Maryland Lease documents
- Residential Lease — outlines the terms for renting a home.
- Commercial Lease — details the rental terms for business properties.
- Sublease Agreement — allows a tenant to rent out their leased property.
- Month-to-Month Rental Agreement — provides flexibility for short-term rentals.
- Fixed-Term Lease — establishes a set rental period for tenants.
Lease forms by State
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wisconsin
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Form packages
Maryland Lease Purchase Agreements Package
Access essential forms for lease purchase agreements in one place for a smooth real estate transaction.
This package includes:
- Maryland Residential Real Estate Sales Disclosure Statement
- Contract for the Lease and Mandatory Purchase of Real Estate - Specific performance clause
- Personal Guaranty - Guarantee of Contract for the Lease and Purchase of Real Estate
- Contract for the Lease and Purchase of Real Estate - Purchase by date or leave
Maryland Assignment of Lease Package
Easily assign your leasehold interest with everything needed, all in one convenient package.
Maryland Storage Business Package
Get everything needed to manage storage services and address customer issues in one convenient package.
This package includes:
- Lease for Storage of Goods
- Notice of Sale to Satisfy Lien of Self-Service Storage Facility
- Automobile Storage Agreement
- Lease of Storage Space for Food in a Frozen Food Locker
- Lease of Storage Space with Warehouse Company
- General Storage Agreement with a Warehouse Company for Storage of Goods
- Lease of Storage Space for Household Goods
- Warehouse and Storage Agreement
- Notice of Belief of Abandonment of Leased Premises
- Storage Services Contract - Self-Employed
Maryland Amendment of Lease Package
Get everything needed to modify a lease in one convenient package, ensuring compliance and clarity for both landlords and tenants.
This package includes:
- Maryland Amendment of Residential Lease
- Modification of a Lease to Extend the Term and Increase the Base Rent
- Modification of Lease Agreement
- Amended Lease - Amendment for office building
- Commercial Lease Modification Agreement
- Lease Modification Adding One or More Entities as Tenant Parties
Maryland Commercial Lease Package
Essential legal forms for commercial leasing, all in one convenient package.
This package includes:
- Maryland Commercial Building or Space Lease
- Maryland Commercial Rental Lease Application Questionnaire
- Maryland Notice of Intent Not to Renew at End of Specified Term from Landlord to Tenant for Nonresidential or Commercial Property
- Maryland Warning of Default on Commercial Lease
- Maryland Letter from Landlord to Tenant as Notice of Default on Commercial Lease
- Maryland 30 Day Notice to Terminate Month to Month Lease for Nonresidential from Landlord to Tenant
Mini-Storage and Self Storage Package
Get essential forms for storage agreements and customer defaults in one convenient package.
Landlord Tenant Commercial Package
This package provides multiple legal forms for managing commercial landlord-tenant relationships, offering everything needed for smooth operation in one place.
This package includes:
- Office Space Lease Agreement
- Three Day Notice to Pay Rent or Surrender Possession of Premises - Vacate - Past Due Rent - Eviction
- Notice from Lessor to Lessee's Requesting an Extension or Renewal of Lease Agreement
- Checklist of Matters to be Considered in Drafting a Lease of a Commercial Building
- Assignment of Lease by Lessee with Consent of Lessor
- Letter - Notice To Tenants Announcing Rent Increase
- Amended Lease - Amendment for office building
- Building Operating Cost Addendum
- Expansion Option Clause
- Sublease Agreement
- Short Form Landlord Consent - Assignment of Office Lease
- Landlord Consent to Sublease
Landlord Tenant Commercial Package - Deluxe
Everything you need for managing commercial landlord-tenant relationships in one convenient package of related legal forms.
This package includes:
- Office Space Lease Agreement
- Short Form Lease of Office Space - Real Estate Rental
- Three Day Notice to Pay Rent or Surrender Possession of Premises - Vacate - Past Due Rent - Eviction
- Notice from Lessor to Lessee's Requesting an Extension or Renewal of Lease Agreement
- Sublease of Office Space
- Checklist of Matters to be Considered in Drafting a Lease of a Commercial Building
- Month to Month Commercial Rental Agreement
- Assignment of Lease by Lessee with Consent of Lessor
- Terms Sheet for Commercial Lease Agreement
- Letter - Notice To Tenants Announcing Rent Increase
- Amended Lease - Amendment for office building
- Building Operating Cost Addendum
- Expansion Option Clause
- Sublease Agreement
- Short Form Landlord Consent - Assignment of Office Lease
- Landlord Consent to Sublease
Popular forms
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Maryland Residential Landlord Tenant Rental Lease Forms and Agreements PackageGet all essential legal forms for managing landlord-tenant relationships conveniently in one package.
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Residential Rental Lease AgreementUse this agreement to outline rental terms, responsibilities, and rights for both landlord and tenant in residential leasing situations.
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Letter from Landlord to Tenant with 30 day notice of Expiration of Lease and Nonrenewal by landlord - Vacate by expirationNotify tenants of lease expiration and non-renewal, ensuring they understand their obligation to vacate the premises in a timely manner.
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Maryland Lease Purchase Agreements PackageAccess essential forms for lease purchase agreements in one place for a smooth real estate transaction.
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Commercial Building or Space LeaseUseful for businesses seeking to lease commercial property, ensuring clear terms on rent, responsibilities, and lease duration.
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Residential or Rental Lease Extension AgreementExtend an existing residential lease agreement to continue the tenancy while maintaining the original terms.
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Agreed Written Termination of Lease by Landlord and TenantTerminate a lease agreement with mutual consent from both parties to avoid future obligations.
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Guaranty Attachment to Lease for Guarantor or CosignerProvide security for a lease by adding a guarantor or co-signer, ensuring the landlord has backup in case of non-payment.
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Residential Lease Renewal AgreementRenew your lease agreement simply and clearly, ensuring both parties are protected for the upcoming rental period.
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Residential Lease or Rental Agreement for Month to MonthUse this agreement for month-to-month rental arrangements and ensure your rights and responsibilities are clearly defined.
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Similar documents: key differences
- Lease Agreement vs. Rental Agreement — Lease agreements often cover longer terms compared to rental agreements.
- Sublease vs. Sublet Agreement — These terms are often interchangeable, referring to renting out leased space.
- Residential Lease vs. Commercial Lease — Residential leases cover living spaces, while commercial leases pertain to business properties.
- Tenancy Agreement vs. Lease Contract — Both terms are used to signify rental terms, but may vary in specific legal contexts.
Key legal points
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Leases typically specify the rental amount and payment schedule.
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Most leases include terms for terminating the agreement.
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Security deposits are often required to cover potential damages.
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Tenants have rights regarding privacy and property maintenance.
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Landlords must provide a habitable living environment.
How to get started
Begin your leasing process with these simple steps.
- Find a template or package that fits your situation.
- Review the description, preview, and signing requirements.
- Get full access with a subscription.
- Complete it in the online editor.
- Export or send: download, email, USPS mail, notarize online, or send for e-signature (Premium).
FAQs
A lease is a contract that allows one party to use property owned by another for a specified time.
Yes, but it typically requires mutual agreement or specific terms outlined in the lease.
A security deposit is money held to cover damages or unpaid rent during the lease term.
While oral leases are possible, written leases are recommended for clarity and enforceability.
Defaulting may lead to eviction proceedings and loss of security deposit.
Glossary
- Lease - A contract outlining rental terms between landlord and tenant.
- Tenant - An individual who rents property from a landlord.
- Landlord - The owner of the property being rented.
- Rent - The payment made for the use of property.
- Sublease - When a tenant rents out their leased property to another person.
- Security Deposit - Funds held to cover potential damages or unpaid rent.
- Eviction - The legal process of removing a tenant from rental property.
- Fixed-Term Lease - A lease with a specified duration of rental agreement.
- Month-to-Month Lease - A lease agreement that renews each month without a long-term commitment.
- Rental Agreement - An agreement outlining the terms of renting property.