As an investment property owner in Maryland, the state and county obligate you to certain licenses and certificates. The specific requirements vary by the type of property, from county to county, and even municipality. Generally licenses and certificates fall into the following categories: Rental Licenses and Lead Inspection Certificates. Rental Licenses Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Annapolis City, and many municipalities in Prince George County require rental licenses. Anne Arundel County generally does not unless you have a multi-unit property, but Annapolis does for all property types. Not all the governing bodies require inspections before issuing a license (Baltimore City does not). Renewal terms generally vary from annually to three years, and the fees are all over the map. It’s a bit confusing so it’s best to check with your property manager who will guide you in applying and obtaining the license and inspections if required. For more information contact the following: Baltimore City http://www.baltimorehousing.org/property_registration Baltimore County http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/agencies/permits/rentalregistration/ Anne Arundel County http://www.aacounty.org/Fire/FireMarshal/Inspections/MultipleDwelling.cfm#.UfRqQt3wJX8 Annapolis City http://www.annapolis.gov/government/forms-permits-and-licenses Howard County http://www.howardcountymd.gov/DisplayPrimary.aspx?id=708 Bowie City (PG County) http://www.cityofbowie.org/index.aspx?nid=625 Lead Inspection Certificates Leaded oil-based paint, commonly called lead-based paint or lead paint, has been used for centuries. If you have ever painted with it, it goes on like no latex or oil based paint today. Also it was particularly well suited for out-door use, especially near the water. Unfortunately inhaling the dust from lead paint or ingesting the flakes of deteriorating peeling paint creates severe disabling health problems. Creating housing safe from lead paints that were commonly used in the early part of the 20th Century is a big deal in Maryland. The key word here is SAFE. There is nothing wrong with lead paint if it is contained, and kept from chipping, pealing, or abrasion. Today the requirement for inspection and certification only applies to rental property. It’s a shame because there are many private homes in which lead paint is a danger and the residents are unaware. If you own a rental that was built before 1950 an inspection by a licensed inspector is required. Why 1950? Because by that time, the post-war introduction of latex paint had begun impacting the demand of lead paint. This 1950 requirement will change in 2015 to include any home built before 1978. Why 1978? Because that is the year lead paint production was stopped in the United States. In either case, certification must be maintained and the property re-inspected with every new tenant, and the certification must be registered annually. The only exception to this rule is if the property has been determined to be lead-free. Rental property built after 1978 do not require inspection. Contact the Maryland Department of Environment (MDE) for more information at this link: http://www.mde.state.md.us/programs/Land/LeadPoisoningPrevention/RentalPropertyOwners/Pages/Programs/LandPrograms/LeadCoordination/rentalOwners/index.aspx 77th Meridian, LLC manages rental property in Anne Arundel and surrounding counties for a monthly fee of 7.7% of collected rent. Leaving the area? Leaving your home? Leave it to a professional
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11/3/2013 01:17:17 am
How do I obtain a list of homes (for rent by owners) in our Homeowners Association (Brinkley Station Townhouse Association) that have a current rental license/certificate?
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11/3/2013 04:05:45 am
Darlene, Rental licenses are specific to each county. Some counties, like Baltimore County have county-wide licenses, but in PG county it goes by municipality (town). Unless there is something in the HOA rules requiring rental licenses, the fact that a rental has a license or not is a matter between the city and the rental owner. The license application process typically will send a copy to the property manager if one is declared on the form. The only way you could get close to knowing who "might" or "should" have a license is to determine which homes in the community are "non-owner occupied". By going to the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation website you can search on a specific property address or just put in the street and a list of all the homes on the street will appear. If a home is non-owner occupied (a rental) it is listed that way. This all assumes that the owner has told the state this. Follow this link http://sdat.resiusa.org/RealProperty/Pages/default.aspx
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1/14/2014 08:55:18 am
does Baltimore City inspect each new property that applies for a license as an investment property? If so, suppose one does not apply for a license? I am looking at buying an investment property and wanted to see if there were any prior issues with the property.
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Arthur, Baltimore City does not inspect a rental property before issuing a license. The license, however, is tied to many other things like rent court. So, avoiding a rental license, like avoiding a lead inspection certificate, prevents you from collecting in court.
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Paul
5/2/2016 04:55:50 pm
Does Annapolis require rental license for an owner-occupied rental?
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77th Meridian, LLC
5/3/2016 06:13:52 am
Paul,
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Janett Cook
10/14/2016 09:56:22 am
How do I apply for a rental license for my house in Baltimore City?
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Janett Cook
10/14/2016 09:59:02 am
How do I apply for a rental license in Baltimore City?
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10/14/2016 11:02:43 am
Janett,
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Linda Tramontano
2/13/2017 01:35:02 pm
I am a owner of a house in Glen Burnie MD I will be renting it out, am I required by law to licensed/registered the house all I can find on line is that most of Anne Arundel county you don't need to
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Bob Bourdelaise
2/13/2017 01:41:17 pm
You only need a rental license in Ann Arundelnifnitbis a multi-unit building or if you live within Annapolis township.
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Virginia Milito
7/7/2017 10:14:53 am
When a Anne Arundel County multi places renter defraud section 8 program. Who do you get in touch with? Section 8 does not seem to care. This is government money paid every month. Someone else has to over see this. Thank you for your concern
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3/15/2022 10:11:36 pm
It's great that you elaborated on the importance of a certificate to prevent future problems. My father told me that he is looking for a lead paint safe certificate provider that can help him with the certification of his apartment, and he asked if I have any suggestions. Thanks to this helpful article, I'll be sure to tell him that it will be much better if he consults a trusted lead paint safe certificate provider service as they can help with providing information.
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