Maryland Landlord Notices Pack

MARYLAND LANDLORD NOTICES PACK

This comprehensive notice pack contains all standard landlord notices compliant with Maryland landlord-tenant law. Note that Baltimore City and some counties have additional local requirements.

NOTICE 1: TEN-DAY NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE FOR SUMMARY EJECTMENT

(Nonpayment of Rent - Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-401)

LANDLORD/PROPERTY MANAGER INFORMATION

Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: MD ZIP: [____]
Phone: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]

TENANT INFORMATION

Tenant Name(s): [________________________________]
Rental Property Address: [________________________________]
Unit/Apt #: [____] City: [________________________________] State: MD ZIP: [____]

NOTICE DATE: [__/__/____]

NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE COMPLAINT FOR SUMMARY EJECTMENT
(FAILURE TO PAY RENT)

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED TENANT(S) AND ALL OTHERS IN POSSESSION:

Pursuant to Maryland Code, Real Property § 8-401(c), you are hereby notified that you are in default of your rental agreement for failure to pay rent when due.

This is not an eviction. You are not required to leave your home at this time.

If rent is not paid within TEN (10) DAYS from the date of this notice, the landlord intends to file a Complaint for Summary Ejectment (Failure to Pay Rent) in the District Court of Maryland.

RENT DEMANDED:

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

Payment must be made by: ☐ Cash ☐ Certified Check ☐ Money Order ☐ Personal Check
Payment must be delivered to: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
During business hours: [________________________________]

YOUR RIGHTS:

1. Right to Redeem: You may pay all past due rent, late fees, court costs, and fees at any time before the eviction occurs.

2. Right to Redemption Limit: You cannot redeem if you have 3 or more rent judgments against you in the 12 months before this action (4 or more in Baltimore City).

3. Right to Defend: You have the right to appear in court and present a defense.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

Pursuant to Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-401(c), I certify that on [__/__/____], this notice was served by:

☐ First-class mail with certificate of mailing
☐ Affixed to the door of the premises
☐ Electronic delivery (if elected by tenant): ☐ Email ☐ Text ☐ Tenant portal

Server Name: [________________________________]
Server Signature: _______________________________

NOTICE 2: THIRTY-DAY NOTICE TO CURE OR QUIT

(Lease Violation - Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-402.1)

LANDLORD/PROPERTY MANAGER INFORMATION

Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: MD ZIP: [____]
Phone: [________________________________]

TENANT INFORMATION

Tenant Name(s): [________________________________]
Rental Property Address: [________________________________]
Unit/Apt #: [____] City: [________________________________] State: MD ZIP: [____]

NOTICE DATE: [__/__/____]

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED TENANT(S) AND ALL OTHERS IN POSSESSION:

THIRTY-DAY NOTICE TO CURE OR QUIT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Maryland Code, Real Property § 8-402.1, you are in breach of your lease agreement. You are hereby notified that you must cure the following violation(s) within THIRTY (30) DAYS after service of this notice.

DESCRIPTION OF LEASE VIOLATION(S):

[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

LEASE PROVISION(S) VIOLATED:

Section/Paragraph: [________________________________]
Text of Provision: [________________________________]
[________________________________]

REQUIRED ACTION TO CURE:

To cure this violation, you must: [________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

DEADLINE TO CURE: [__/__/____]

WARNING: If you fail to cure the above violation(s) within thirty (30) days, the landlord may file a complaint for breach of lease in District Court.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that on [__/__/____], I served this notice by:
☐ First-class mail ☐ Posted on premises ☐ Personal delivery

Server Name: [________________________________]
Server Signature: _______________________________

NOTICE 3: FOURTEEN-DAY NOTICE TO QUIT

(Imminent Threat - Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-402.1)

LANDLORD/PROPERTY MANAGER INFORMATION

Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: MD ZIP: [____]

TENANT INFORMATION

Tenant Name(s): [________________________________]
Rental Property Address: [________________________________]
Unit/Apt #: [____] City: [________________________________] State: MD ZIP: [____]

NOTICE DATE: [__/__/____]

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED TENANT(S) AND ALL OTHERS IN POSSESSION:

FOURTEEN-DAY NOTICE TO QUIT - IMMINENT THREAT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Maryland Code, Real Property § 8-402.1, your tenancy is hereby terminated due to an imminent threat or danger to other tenants, the landlord, or the property.

THERE IS NO OPPORTUNITY TO CURE THIS VIOLATION.

DESCRIPTION OF IMMINENT THREAT:

Date: [__/__/____]
Time: [____] ☐ AM ☐ PM
Location: [________________________________]

Description of conduct:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

You are hereby required to vacate and surrender possession of the above-described premises within FOURTEEN (14) DAYS after service of this notice.

TERMINATION DATE: [__/__/____]

If you fail to vacate by the termination date, the landlord will file a complaint in District Court to recover possession.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that on [__/__/____], I served this notice by:
☐ First-class mail ☐ Posted on premises ☐ Personal delivery

Server Name: [________________________________]
Server Signature: _______________________________

NOTICE 4: SIXTY-DAY NOTICE OF TERMINATION

(Month-to-Month Tenancy - Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-402)

LANDLORD/PROPERTY MANAGER INFORMATION

Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: MD ZIP: [____]
Phone: [________________________________]

TENANT INFORMATION

Tenant Name(s): [________________________________]
Rental Property Address: [________________________________]
Unit/Apt #: [____] City: [________________________________] State: MD ZIP: [____]

NOTICE DATE: [__/__/____]

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED TENANT(S) AND ALL OTHERS IN POSSESSION:

SIXTY-DAY NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF MONTH-TO-MONTH TENANCY

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Maryland Code, Real Property § 8-402, your month-to-month tenancy of the above-described premises is hereby terminated effective SIXTY (60) DAYS from the date of service of this notice.

TERMINATION DATE: [__/__/____]

You are required to vacate and surrender possession of the premises, including all keys, garage door openers, and access devices, on or before the termination date.

REASON FOR TERMINATION (optional):
☐ Owner move-in
☐ Substantial renovation
☐ Sale of property
☐ Business decision
☐ Other: [________________________________]

MOVE-OUT REQUIREMENTS:

☐ Remove all personal belongings
☐ Clean premises to move-in condition
☐ Return all keys and access devices
☐ Provide forwarding address for security deposit return
☐ Complete move-out inspection

NOTE ON NOTICE PERIODS:

Maryland notice requirements vary by tenancy type:

• Tenancy > 1 month: 90 days' notice
• Tenancy 1 week to 1 month: 60 days' notice
• Week-to-week with written lease: 7 days' notice
• Week-to-week without written lease: 21 days' notice

This notice provides 60 days as required for your tenancy type.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that on [__/__/____], I served this notice by:
☐ First-class mail ☐ Posted on premises ☐ Personal delivery

Server Name: [________________________________]
Server Signature: _______________________________

NOTICE 5: NOTICE OF ENTRY

(Landlord Access - Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-208)

LANDLORD/PROPERTY MANAGER INFORMATION

Name: [________________________________]
Phone: [________________________________]

TENANT INFORMATION

Tenant Name(s): [________________________________]
Rental Property Address: [________________________________]
Unit/Apt #: [____] City: [________________________________] State: MD ZIP: [____]

NOTICE DATE: [__/__/____]

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED TENANT(S):

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Maryland Code, Real Property § 8-208, the landlord or landlord's agent will enter the above-described premises on:

DATE OF ENTRY: [__/__/____]
TIME OF ENTRY: [____] ☐ AM ☐ PM to [____] ☐ AM ☐ PM

PURPOSE OF ENTRY:

☐ Routine inspection
☐ Repairs/maintenance: [________________________________]
☐ Pest control treatment
☐ Showing to prospective tenants
☐ Showing to prospective buyers
☐ Smoke detector/CO detector inspection
☐ HVAC maintenance
☐ Other: [________________________________]

PERSON(S) WHO WILL ENTER:

Name: [________________________________]
Company (if applicable): [________________________________]
Contact phone: [________________________________]

NOTE: Maryland law requires reasonable notice before entry (typically 24 hours) except in emergencies. Entry must be at reasonable times.

If this time is inconvenient, please contact the landlord to reschedule.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

NOTICE 6: NOTICE OF RENT INCREASE

(Month-to-Month Tenancy)

LANDLORD/PROPERTY MANAGER INFORMATION

Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: MD ZIP: [____]
Phone: [________________________________]

TENANT INFORMATION

Tenant Name(s): [________________________________]
Rental Property Address: [________________________________]
Unit/Apt #: [____] City: [________________________________] State: MD ZIP: [____]

NOTICE DATE: [__/__/____]

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED TENANT(S):

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the monthly rent for the above-described premises will be increased as follows:

EFFECTIVE DATE OF INCREASE: [__/__/____]

NOTICE PERIOD BASED ON TENANCY TYPE:

☐ 90 days' notice (tenancy greater than 1 month)
☐ 60 days' notice (tenancy 1 week to 1 month)
☐ 7 days' notice (week-to-week with written lease)
☐ 21 days' notice (week-to-week without written lease)

This rent increase will become effective on the date specified above, with proper notice as required by Maryland law.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

☐ All other terms of your rental agreement remain unchanged
☐ The following additional terms are modified: [________________________________]

If you do not wish to continue your tenancy at the new rental rate, please provide written notice of your intent to vacate with appropriate notice for your tenancy type.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

NOTICE 7: SECURITY DEPOSIT ITEMIZATION AND RETURN

(Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-203)

LANDLORD/PROPERTY MANAGER INFORMATION

Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: MD ZIP: [____]

FORMER TENANT INFORMATION

Tenant Name(s): [________________________________]
Former Rental Address: [________________________________]
Unit/Apt #: [____] City: [________________________________] State: MD ZIP: [____]
Forwarding Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: [____] ZIP: [____]

TENANCY DATES: Move-in: [__/__/____] Move-out: [__/__/____]

NOTICE DATE: [__/__/____]

SECURITY DEPOSIT ACCOUNTING

Pursuant to Maryland Code, Real Property § 8-203, the landlord must return the security deposit plus accrued interest, less any lawful deductions, with a written itemized list within FORTY-FIVE (45) DAYS after the tenancy ends.

MARYLAND SECURITY DEPOSIT LIMIT: Maximum of 2 months' rent (Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-203(b))

INTEREST ACCRUED:

☐ Interest required (deposit held 6+ months in certain areas)
Interest rate: [____]% | Interest earned: $[________]

ITEMIZED DEDUCTIONS:

Pursuant to Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-203, deductions may be made for:

CALCULATION:

☐ Check enclosed in the amount of $[________]
☐ Amount owed by tenant: $[________]

PENALTY FOR NON-COMPLIANCE:

If the landlord fails to return the deposit with an itemized statement within 45 days, the tenant may recover up to 3 times the security deposit plus reasonable attorney's fees.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

NOTICE 8: MOVE-OUT INSPECTION NOTICE

LANDLORD/PROPERTY MANAGER INFORMATION

Name: [________________________________]
Phone: [________________________________]

TENANT INFORMATION

Tenant Name(s): [________________________________]
Rental Property Address: [________________________________]
Unit/Apt #: [____] City: [________________________________] State: MD ZIP: [____]

NOTICE DATE: [__/__/____]

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED TENANT(S):

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a move-out inspection of the above-described premises has been scheduled as follows:

INSPECTION DATE: [__/__/____]
INSPECTION TIME: [____] ☐ AM ☐ PM

PURPOSE: To document the condition of the premises at the end of your tenancy and to identify any damage beyond normal wear and tear that may result in deductions from your security deposit.

YOUR RIGHTS:

☐ You have the right to be present during this inspection
☐ You may designate a representative to attend on your behalf
☐ Please confirm your attendance by: [__/__/____]

MOVE-OUT CHECKLIST:

☐ All personal belongings removed
☐ All trash and debris removed
☐ All rooms cleaned
☐ Kitchen appliances cleaned
☐ Bathrooms cleaned
☐ All light bulbs working
☐ Smoke detectors have working batteries
☐ HVAC filter replaced
☐ All keys ready to return

CONTACT FOR SCHEDULING:

Phone: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

NOTICE 9: NOTICE OF ABANDONED PROPERTY

LANDLORD/PROPERTY MANAGER INFORMATION

Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: MD ZIP: [____]

FORMER TENANT INFORMATION

Tenant Name(s): [________________________________]
Former Rental Address: [________________________________]
Unit/Apt #: [____] City: [________________________________] State: MD ZIP: [____]

NOTICE DATE: [__/__/____]

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED FORMER TENANT(S):

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you have vacated the above-described premises and have left personal property behind. The following items remain on the premises:

DESCRIPTION OF ABANDONED PROPERTY:

[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

ESTIMATED VALUE: $[________]

You must claim this property within THIRTY (30) DAYS of the date of this notice.

CLAIM DEADLINE: [__/__/____]

TO CLAIM YOUR PROPERTY:

Contact: [________________________________]
Phone: [________________________________]
Hours: [________________________________]

STORAGE COSTS:

You will be responsible for reasonable storage costs of $[________] per day.

IF NOT CLAIMED:

If you do not claim your property by the deadline, it will be considered abandoned and the landlord may dispose of or sell the property.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

MARYLAND LANDLORD NOTICE REQUIREMENTS - QUICK REFERENCE

SECURITY DEPOSIT:

• Maximum: 2 months' rent
• Return: 45 days with itemized statement
• Penalty for noncompliance: Up to 3x deposit + attorney's fees

SERVICE OF NOTICE (Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-401(c)):

• First-class mail with certificate of mailing
• Affixed to the door of the premises
• Electronic delivery (if tenant elected): email, text, or tenant portal

IMPORTANT MARYLAND-SPECIFIC NOTES:

1. Right to Redeem: Tenants can pay all amounts due and stop eviction at any time before actual physical eviction.

2. Redemption Limit: Tenant cannot redeem if 3+ judgments in 12 months (4+ in Baltimore City).

3. Specific Court Forms: Maryland requires use of specific Judiciary forms for eviction notices and complaints.

4. Baltimore City: Has additional tenant protections and different redemption limits.

5. Rent Court: Failure to pay rent cases are heard in "Rent Court" (District Court).

6. Security Deposit Interest: Required in some jurisdictions for deposits held 6+ months.

7. Tenant's Bill of Rights: Maryland has a Tenants' Bill of Rights that must be provided to tenants.

This notice pack is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Maryland law is complex with varying local requirements. Laws may change. Consult with a licensed Maryland attorney for specific legal guidance.