Owner Resources

Owner Resources

For all your questions and concerns

What is a rental license and how does it differ from county to county?

Below are some links for rental license information in local counties. 

Baltimore City Rental License Info

Lead Certification & Rental Inspection needed

Baltimore County Rental License Info

Lead Certification, Rental Inspection, and CO2 Verification Form needed


Anne Arundel County Rental License Info Howard County Rental License Info

What is a Lead Certificate and when do I need one?

Residential rental properties built before 1978 are required to be registered and then renew​​ed annually with the Maryland Department of the Environment.


Residential rental properties built after 1977 and properties that have a passing Lead Free inspection certificate are exempt.


On or after January 1, 2015, all properties built prior to 1978 must have a new lead inspection certificate at each change of occupancy.


Click on the LINK down below for more information.

Rental Property Registration

Baltimore City Lead Certificate Levels

Lead Safe - There is lead paint inside. Done with a dust swab, needs to show under the acceptable levels of lead particles. No interior or exterior chipping paint can be present.


Limited Lead Free - There are no signs of lead inside the house. Any lead paint has been removed or properly encapsulated. There is lead present on the exterior of the home. No chipping paint can be present. Every two years an exterior inspection must be completed. This is done with a high powered infrared style reader.


Lead Free - There are no signs of lead on the exterior or interior of the home. This home never needs to be inspected again. This is done with a high powered infrared style reader.


Click on the LINK down below for more information.

Lead FAQs

How do Security Deposits work?

All security deposits are held in an escrow account and cannot be commingled with rental funds.


Click on the LINK down below to read more about Maryland security deposit law.

About Security Deposits
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