487 Bruce Ave, Odenton, MD 21113

Updated 3 bedroom, 2- bathroom single family home in Odenton, Inside the home offers approximately 1,200 square feet of updated living space. Kitchen comes equipped with gas stove/oven, French door refrigerator, dishwasher. A washing machine and electric dryer also included. Convenient location to Fort George G. Meade, NSA and surrounding federal employment centers. Commuters will appreciate easy access to MD route 32 and I-295, as well as the nearby Odenton MARC train station for rail service toward Washington, D.C. and Baltimore. The house has a car port, an extended patio in the backyard for activities and relaxation or enjoy the outdoors with nearby walking and bike trails. Walking distance to local elementary schools, driving distance to middle and high school. Also walking distance to grocery stores, resturants, fast food, and local supplies in the area. 1 year lease agreement. RENT: Due Date: Rent is due and payable during the first week of each month (from the 1st day through the 7th day of the month). Payment Method: Rent shall be paid via a method agreed upon in writing by both parties. 4. LATE CHARGES If rent is not received by the Landlord by the end of the payment period (the 7th day of the month), Tenant agrees to pay a late fee of $100.00. This fee is subject to Maryland Real Property Code 8-401, which limits late fees to 5% of the monthly rent amount. 5. SECURITY DEPOSIT Upon execution of this Lease, Tenant shall deposit with Landlord the sum of $2,945.00 as a Security Deposit. The Security Deposit will be held and administered in accordance with the Maryland Security Deposit Law (Real Property Article, Title 8, Subtitle 2). The deposit is security for the faithful performance of Tenant's obligations under this Lease, including damages to the Premises beyond normal wear and tear and unpaid rent. Landlord shall return the remaining portion of the Security Deposit to Tenant within 45 days after the termination of the tenancy, along with a written list of any deductions and interest as required by law. 6. UTILITIES Tenant shall be responsible for establishing accounts for and paying all utility services required on the Premises, including but not limited to electricity, gas, water, sewer, trash collection, and internet/cable. Lawn Care: o Beginning Jan 1, 2027: Tenant shall assume full responsibility for maintaining the lawn (mowing, edging, weeding) or may hire a professional service at Tenant's sole expense. Filters: Landlord agrees to supply refrigerator water filters and furnace filters for a period of one (1) year. Tenant is responsible for installing/replacing these filters at appropriate intervals. Hose Bibs: Tenant must shut off exterior hose bibs during freezing weather to prevent pipe damage. Walls & Fasteners: o Tenant agrees to patch all nail and screw holes prior to move-out. o Prohibition: Tenant is strictly prohibited from using fasteners of any kind (nails, screws, anchors) in walls adjacent to the hallway, master bathrooms, or adjoining closets. INSPECTIONS Landlord reserves the right to inspect the Premises approximately every four (4) months. Landlord shall provide Tenant with reasonable notice (minimum 24 hours) prior to entry, except in cases of emergency. SAFETY DEVICES The Premises is equipped with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, a fire blanket, and a fire extinguisher. Tenant agrees not to tamper with or disable these devices and to notify Landlord immediately of any malfunction. ALTERATIONS Tenant shall not make any alterations, additions, or improvements to the interior or exterior of the Premises (including painting or landscaping changes) without the prior written consent of Landlord. EARLY TERMINATION Early termination of this Lease is permitted only as allowed by Maryland law (e.g., military deployment, victims of domestic violence). Any other early termination requires Landlord's consent and may be subject to penalties or continued liability for rent until a new tenant is secured. MOVE-OUT AND SURRENDER Notice: Tenant must provide at least 30 days' written notice of intent to vacate prior to the Lease end date. Condition: Tenant shall surrender the Premises in the same condition as received, ordinary wear and tear excepted. Tenant must patch all wall holes as specified in Section 9. LEASE TERMINATION/CANCELATION The Tenant shall pay the full security deposit and first month's rent with in ten (10) calendar days after the date this lease is signed by both landlord and Tenant, unless another deadline is expressly agreed to in writing by both parties. If the Tenant fails to pay both required amounts and does not sign Lease agreement with in ten (10) calendar day period, the landlord may provide written notice of the default and terminate or cancel this lease to the extent permitted by applicable Maryland Law. Following a lawful termination, the Landlord may offer or lease the property to another prospective tenant. The Tenant acknowledges that timely payment of the security deposit and first month's rent is a material condition of this Lease. Any termination under this provision shall be carried out in accordance with applicable notice requirements and Maryland law. Nothing in this provision waives any rights or remedies that cannot legally be waived.