Maryland Real Estate

The City of Hagerstown has developed an incentive program to revitalize vacant storefronts within the designated Main Street District, which is part of the City’s Sustainable Communities Area, and lower the barriers that may prevent entrepreneurs from opening a small business to increase their chances of success in the early stages of operation, and assist…

What is the Renters’ Rights and Stabilization Act of 2024? House Bill 693 made several important changes to existing Maryland landlord-tenant law: Nonpayment of Rent Complaints The cost for a landlord to file a Failure to Pay Rent Complaint has increased from $8 to $43 per case (plus an additional $10 in Baltimore City), in…

Demystifying Rent Increase Laws in Maryland In an ever-evolving real estate market, rising rents have become a national concern. While some states have implemented rent control measures to protect tenants, what’s the situation in Maryland? Join us as we unravel the intricate tapestry of Maryland’s rent increase laws, shedding light on the rights and responsibilities…

Every two years, our MD Agents are required to take 15 hours continuing education. Below are some of the bullet points from that education that affect Affordable Housing and Property Tax Credits: For nonmaterial changes to a common interest community’s governing documents, if the lender does not object within 60 days, it may be assumed…

Every two years, our MD Agents are required to take 15 hours continuing education. Below are some of the bullet points from that education that affect Affordable Housing and Property Tax Credits: The mayor and city council of Baltimore City or the governing authority of the taxing locality may continue to provide the tax credit…

Every two years, our MD Agents are required to take 15 hours continuing education. Below are some of the bullet points from that education that affect Real Estate Brokerages and Contracts: Failure to disclose agency relationships is a violation of real estate law. The MREC website, a subsite of the Department of Labor’s site, offers…

Montgomery County, Maryland – BILL 26-22 Requires Radon Testing in Multi-Family & Single Family Rentals What is the new law? The bill requires radon air testing prior to occupancy and that educational information on radon, testing and mitigation be provided to all tenants. This legislation expands the coverage of Bill 31-15 enacted in 2015. Requires…