Leases written for the state, county and HOA your property is in

What every DNY lease includes

• Rent, due date, accepted payment methods and late fee terms within the state cap
• Security deposit amount within the legal limit, plus how and when it will be returned
• Who handles utilities, lawn care, snow removal and routine upkeep
• Pet, smoking, parking and occupancy terms
• Maintenance request process and entry notice rules
• Renewal and move-out notice terms, plus a move-in condition report signed by both sides

Virginia leases (Northern Virginia and Loudoun)

Requirement	How we handle it
Fee disclosure	For leases from July 1, 2025, the first page must itemize the security deposit, rent and all other charges.
Statement of Tenant Rights and Responsibilities	The Virginia DHCD statement, with the tenant’s signed acknowledgment.
Security deposit	Up to two months’ rent.
Late fees	No more than 10% of the rent or of the unpaid balance, whichever is less.
Move-in inspection report	Provided at move-in; the tenant has 5 days to note objections.
Repairs	Since July 1, 2026, a lease can’t make tenants pay for repairs they didn’t cause, so we draft repair clauses to match.

Maryland leases (Montgomery County and Frederick County)

Requirement	How we handle it
Tenants’ Bill of Rights	The current version from the Office of Tenant and Landlord Affairs, attached to every lease and updated when the state republishes it.
Security deposit	No more than one month’s rent, with a written receipt; nothing above deposit plus first month’s rent before move-in.
Late fees	Capped at 5% of the late rent.
Lead paint	For pre-1978 homes: MDE registration, the tenant notices and the current lead inspection certificate.
Montgomery County additions	Two-year lease offer (or a written reasonable-cause statement), the DHCA Lease Summary, and the tenant’s right to convert a one-year lease to two years within 30 days.
Local license	Confirmed active (Montgomery County, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Takoma Park or City of Frederick) before the lease is signed.

Addenda for real-world situations

We add the right addenda for each property, such as HOA or condo rules, pets and service animals, utility billing, mold and moisture, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and lead-based paint disclosures for homes built before 1978 (required by federal law in both states).

Renewals and rent increases

About 90 days before a lease ends, we review market rent and the tenant’s history with you and recommend whether to renew. In Montgomery County we calculate the rent stabilization limit (5.2% for July 2026 – June 2027 on regulated units), send the 90-day increase notice in the county format, and offer the required two-year term. In Virginia and Frederick County we price renewals against the local market.

How it works

Frequently asked questions

Can I use one lease template for Virginia and Maryland?

No. The states set different deposit limits, late fee caps and required disclosures, and Montgomery County adds its own requirements. A Virginia lease used in Maryland, or the reverse, can leave terms unenforceable.

Do you prepare leases if I find my own tenant?

Yes. Lease preparation is included in full-service management, and we can discuss lease-only help for owners who self-manage.

What is the Maryland Tenants’ Bill of Rights?

A plain-language summary of tenant rights published each year by Maryland’s Office of Tenant and Landlord Affairs. The current version must be included with every residential lease in Maryland.