Click here to read my Op-Ed published in the January 14th edition of The Baltimore Sun where I share information and perspective from the point of view of a Baltimore City resident and a rental housing provider on the important issue of using “Source of Income” legislation to force all Baltimore City landlords to accept…
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The new inspection criteria have been published! Version 3 is dated August 30, 2018, though it was released just yesterday. Download the New Inspection Checklist NOTE REGARDING BUILDINGS WITH 3 or MORE DWELLINGS: Only Single Family Houses and 2-Unit properties must be inspected by December 31, 2018. Multi-Family Buildings (defined as two-dwelling units plus another use –…
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Baltimore City released its 4th version of the Inspection Checklist (dated 10/29). This update includes a couple of nuances, such as stating that the property “appears” to be free of leaks in water lines and drain lines, the major change is adding the word “appears”. Item I.2 is new, requiring an entry door with a…
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A couple of new laws of interest to landlords in Baltimore City as a result of the 2018 Maryland Legislative Session: Water Bills In single-family houses and 2-unit properties, a requirement for the tenant to pay all or a portion of the water bill must be stated in a written lease agreement. If the tenant…
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Unless and until there is a written Buyer-Broker Agency Agreement signed with a prospective Buyer, then Ben Frederick Realty, Inc., Ben Frederick Realty, Inc. represents the Seller. Please click here to download the Maryland Real Estate Commission form “Understanding Whom Real Estate Agents Represent”.
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