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I'm trying to clean out some files and wanted to know if anyone knows how long the law requires a landlord to hold onto old tenant leases? Thank you!

Jodi M, MD on Friday, December 30, 2016

RE: How long do I need to hold on to old tenant leases - In Maryland

If you have it digitally hold on to it for ever as they would take up basically no digital space and you can get an external hard drive. I try to always transfer everything digitally and keep it on file, like at least 15 years worth. I hop is helps, I may keep things a little too long but I think 8-10 years is common as in any tax or legal paperwork.

Posted by Richard W, PA on Monday, January 2, 2017

RE: How long do I need to hold on to old tenant leases - In Maryland

Great idea to scan in the documents!!! Thank you!

Posted by Jodi M, MD on Monday, January 2, 2017

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