A New Year, a New Business Plan?

New Year's is a time for personal reflection, for recommitting to old goals and making resolutions. But what about your business? Like you, it probably could use some fine-tuning. The first of the year is the perfect time to make a new business plan, one that sets new objectiv[ ... ]

When Can a Landlord Evict a Tenant?

Although most landlords would agree that it’s far better to have a long-lasting, profitable relationship with a steady tenant, there may come a time when evicting a tenant is the most tenable option for your property, security, and profitability. But[ ... ]

Will You Be a Pet-Friendly Landlord?

For many Americans, pets are considered a part of the family, and they would not consider living in any home without their fur-bearing companions. Chances are good that many of your potential tenants will also be pet lovers. More than half of all Americans own pets, and nearly[ ... ]

What Does Baltimore’s New Inspection Law Mean for Smaller Landlords?

A new law in Baltimore is requiring landlords of smaller rental properties to get their apartments inspected. The uncertainty of these i[ ... ]

New Rules for Landlords in Howard County

On June 4, 2018, the Howard County Council passed new landlord-tenant regulations as outlined out in Bill No. 20 -2018. The bill includes new regulations for landlords and tenants, including specifying the powers and duties of the[ ... ]

Know Your Rights with the Right of First Refusal

“Daunting,” “baffling,” and “headache-inducing” are just a few of the words used to describe the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA) (also called Tenant’s Right of First Refusal), which covers the buying or selling of a single-family residential rental prop[ ... ]

City Council Bill Enhances Requirements for Baltimore Landlords

Baltimore City Councilman Bill Henry introduced a bill this year that would require licensing and inspection of all private rental properties. Currently, landlords with one- and two-unit rental properties are exempt from those requirements, but those are the properties that mo[ ... ]

Why Landlords Should Be Proactive on Lead Paint in Properties

In March, the Maryland Senate was considering a bill that would require judges to dismiss eviction suits if landlords can’t prove[ ... ]

New Maryland Carbon Monoxide Detector Law Effective in April

April 1 is the deadline for landlords to install carbon monoxide detectors in rental units. According to legislation that passed in 2016, in dwellings that rely on fossil fuel for heat, ventilation, hot water, or clothes dryer operation, carbon monoxide detectors must be insta[ ... ]

How Landlords Can Avoid a Bad Reputation

Some landlords don’t care about the condition of their properties, but most people who get into the property rental business don’t want to be known as “slumlords.” To avoid that label, landlords must be diligent about repairing defects on their properties and maintaini[ ... ]

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