Investing in real estate requires generally requires several processes with the help of several professionals. For instance, you may work with a realtor to sell your home or buy a new property. However, it’s important that they have your best interest in mind while helping you achieve your goals. If you work with the wrong […]
Tag Archives: landlord laws to know
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Jul
Jul
Laws concerning rental homes are established to protect both the landlord and tenant involved in the lease agreement. While landlords want to make a profit and wish to keep their investment properties safe, tenants want their rights to be respected. As such, compliance with federal, state, and local regulations of rental housing is crucial for […]
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Dec
Dec
Understanding property zoning laws is crucial for property owners. After all, zoning regulations can affect you in different ways, so it’s important to know what you can and cannot do with your property. In addition, some property owners see opportunities for property rezoning, which reclassifies the land to fall into a new zone with new […]
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Nov
Nov
Landlords should be no stranger to the laws and guidelines of the federal Fair Housing Act. These laws ensure that tenants in protected classes do not face discrimination throughout the housing industry. However, Fair Housing Laws are not the only regulations that owners must be aware of. While creating standard qualification and screening processes, rental […]
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Aug
Aug
The benefits of a working smoke detector are not hard to imagine. During a five-year period in the US alone, departments responded to over 350,000 residential fires. Whether accidental or intentional, dwelling fires are a significant risk to the safety of occupants, neighbors, and emergency services. In Maryland, new state laws several years ago aimed […]
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Feb
Feb
As low mortgage rates continue across the United States, many investors wonder if now is the time to invest in a real estate venture. Rental properties are a great source of passive income while contributing to long-term wealth. Also, thanks to technology and professional property management companies, owners do not need to reside just down […]
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May
May
Being a Baltimore landlord is already a complicated job, and the last thing you want on top of all your other duties is to land in legal troubles with a tenant. Not only can a lawsuit be a huge financial burden – it can waste your time and cause you tons of stress. If you’re […]