Eviction Process in Baltimore
Friday, July 24
Step 1: File Failure to Pay Rent form at 501 East Fayette Street The forms are available from the courthouse but here is a sample: https://www.courts.state.md.us/sites/default/files/import/district/forms/civil/dccv082np.pdf A comprehensive instruction video is available here https://vimeo.com/252...
Lead Inspections & Registrations in Maryland
Wednesday, July 15
When to get an inspection Owners of rental properties built before 1978 that don’t have a lead free inspection certificate must get an inspection. Types of lead standards Certified lead free certificate - if XRF readings below 0.7mg/cm2 Readings will be taken from every wall, ceiling, window, b...
Baltimore City Non-Owner Occupied Property Registration Process
Tuesday, July 14
Baltimore City Inspection Process 1. Contact an approved inspector at https://cels.baltimorehousing.org/reg/RegHI_LicenseList.aspx2. Pass Inspection.3. Register or login here https://dhcd.baltimorecity.gov/pi/alarmproperty-registration4. Upload required documents.5. Pay license fee.6. Post...
What You Need to Know About Section 8 in Baltimore
Monday, July 13
What You Need to Know About Section 8 (Housing Choice Vouchers) in Baltimore Advantages Rent payment - Tenant’s can’t move out while still owing rent and not lose their voucher without just cause such (eg. domestic violence). Baltimore city enforces this rule stringently.Higher rent - you can ex...