2019 Maryland Code
Commercial Law
Title 12 - Credit Regulations
Subtitle 11 - Maryland Rental-Purchase Agreement Act
§ 12-1111. Form for disclosures

    (a)    The following is an example of a form which shall be used to satisfy the disclosure requirements of §§ 12–1103(c) and 12–1104(a) of this subtitle:

“Rental–Purchase Agreement 1. Lessor(s):

Name     

Address     

Telephone no.      Lessee(s):

Name     

Address     

Telephone no.             2. Description of Rental Property: �

Item �

Quantity Identification

Number �

Condition                New     

Used     Cash Price: __________________________ 3. Total Initial Payment: Rental Payment:

Delivery Charge:

Tax:

Other (specify):

Total: $______________

$______________

$______________

$______________

$______________ 4. Rental Payments:

Total Weekly Rental Payment:

Total Monthly Rental Payment: �

_________________ (includes tax)

_________________ (includes tax) 5. Other Charges:

In Home Pick–up Fee:

Reinstatement Fee:

Other (specify): �

$___________

$___________

$___________ 6. Total Cost To Acquire Ownership:

If you renew this rental agreement each week/month, for __________ weeks/months, you will pay a total of $_____________ to own the rental property. This amount includes your total initial payment but does not include other charges such as damage, reinstatement or pick–up fees for which you may be liable. 7. Cost of Lease Services:

The cost of lease services is the difference between the final purchase price of the rental property and the cash price of the rental property. The cost of lease services for the rental property is $__________. 8. No Ownership Until Total Paid:�

You will not acquire ownership of the rental property until you pay the total rental payments necessary to acquire ownership, or unless you exercise an early purchase option. 9. Early Purchase Option:�

You may purchase the rental property at any time after your first rental payment. (Describe formula or method here) 10. Maintenance:�

We (lessor) are responsible for maintaining the rental property in good working condition while it is being rented. We will provide all necessary service, repair or replacement (specify if in home or in store) if you notify us by phone or mail that service is needed. We will not be responsible for repairs done by anyone other than us. 11. Warranty:�

If allowed by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s express warranty covering the rental property rented under this agreement will be transferred to you if, and at the time, you acquire ownership of the rental property. 12. Damages:�

You (lessee) are entirely responsible for loss, damages, theft or destruction of the rental property while it is in your possession. Your liability for such damage will not exceed the early purchase option price of the rental property as of the date it is lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed. 13. Termination:�

You (lessee) may terminate this agreement without penalty at the end of any weekly or monthly term by returning the rental property to us in good condition. You will be liable for any unpaid rental payments due upon the date of return. 14. Reinstatement:�

If you (lessee) fail to make a timely payment, you may reinstate the agreement without penalty, if: 1) You pay all past due rental charges and a reinstatement fee within 2 days (weekly renters) or 5 days (monthly renters) of your renewal date; or 2) You return or voluntarily surrender the rental property within 2 days (weekly renters) or 5 days (monthly renters) of your renewal date. If you choose to reinstate the agreement after returning the rental property, you will have up to 21 days (or longer depending on how long you have rented the rental property) to pay all past due rental charges, a reinstatement fee and a reasonable redelivery fee if we deliver the rental property.

I have read the above disclosures before signing this rental–purchase agreement.

Lessee(s): ______________________________ Date: ___________________

     ______________________________ .”

    (b)    The following is an example of a form which shall be used to satisfy the disclosure requirements of §§ 12–1103(c) and 12–1104(b) of this subtitle:

Summary of Costs of Your Rental–Purchase Agreement Cash Price Scheduled Payments Final Purchase Price Cost of Lease Services The price of the

rental property if

purchased

in–store at the time of consummation.

$ __________ The amount you

pay per

week/month.

$ __________ The amount you

will have paid

after you have

made all payments

as scheduled.

$ __________ The cost of your

rental–purchase

transaction.

$ __________ Timing of Payments: Payment in the amount of $ ________________ is due on a (weekly/bi–weekly/semi–monthly/monthly) basis. Early Payment Option: You have the right to purchase the rental property prior to the date listed above for (enter formula). Termination: You have the right to terminate this rental–purchase agreement at the end of any term by surrendering the rental property to the lessor. The disclosures above are part of the terms and conditions of your rental–purchase agreement with (company name). Lessee(s):    _________________________________    Date: ___________________________        _________________________________