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Maryland security deposit statement template

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Your Maryland security deposit statement has one rule to meet. ReportDraft puts it on your checklist and checks your draft before you sign.

  • The list of damages with itemized costs by first-class mail within 45 days

A security deposit statement template set up for Maryland. In Word and PDF.

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Maryland Security deposit statement Template
Landlord or property manager
Tenant names
Rental unit address
Tenant's forwarding address
Date the tenant moved out
Date of this statement
Security deposit held
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Maryland rules for this report

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  • If any of the deposit is withheld, the landlord sends a written list of the damages claimed with an itemized statement of the cost incurred, by first-class mail to the tenant's last known address, within 45 days after the tenancy ends; missing it forfeits the right to withhold for damageMaryland Code, Real Property s. 8-203 (g)
  • A landlord who does not follow the move-out inspection rules forfeits the right to withhold any part of the deposit for damageMaryland Code, Real Property s. 8-203 (f) (1) (vii)
  • The deposit may be withheld for damage by the tenant or their household, guests or invitees in excess of ordinary wear and tear to the premises, common areas, major appliances and furnishings owned by the landlordMaryland Code, Real Property s. 8-203 (f) (1) (i)
  • A landlord who, without a reasonable basis, does not return any part of the deposit with interest within 45 days after the tenancy ends can owe up to three times the amount withheld, plus reasonable attorney's feesMaryland Code, Real Property s. 8-203 (e) (4)
  • The landlord gives the tenant a receipt for the security deposit, included in the written lease, that tells the tenant of their inspection rights, the 45-day list and refund, and the penalty of up to 3 times the deposit withheld; the landlord keeps a copy for 2 years after the tenancy endsMaryland Code, Real Property s. 8-203.1 (a) and (b) ยท Maryland Code, Real Property s. 8-203 (c)

What is in it

  • Itemized deductionsDeduction, Why it is charged, Supported by, Amount
  • Move-out conditionTwo to four sentences from the notes on the unit's condition at move-out compared with move-in, including anything noted as normal wear and tear and not charged, and photos if the notes mention them. Never state amounts.
  • Refund and questionsHow the refund is paid or the balance should be paid, and where (from the notes, such as a check mailed to the forwarding address), and that the tenant may contact the landlord with questions. Never state amounts: the accounting table shows them.

Rules last reviewed October 23, 2026. Read the full Maryland security deposit statement requirements.