Property Owners Association of Greater Baltimore is a non-profit group that
has been enhancing the professionalism, education, information, and
political clout of landlords and property investors in the Baltimore Metro
Area since 1957.
- Learn "Best Practices" and local
customs used by Successful Landlords in Baltimore.
- Be represented in the legislative
process.
- POA's membership consists of owners and
managers of income producing residential properties as well as businesses
and individuals concerned with the welfare of the rental housing market.
It provides education programs and government representation to landlords.
- Education
With topics ranging from Tenant Selection to Income Techniques, POA
offers a series of monthly meetings to help you save time, save money, and
make more money. click here for a schedule and to register.
- Political Action:
Landlords are constantly under pressure from the political process as
new laws are continueally proposed that negatively affect our industry.
Support the Rental Housing Market in Baltimore by joining the POA and
making an annual contribution to the POA Political Action Committee.
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News
Evictions in Baltimore City
Eviction procedures in Baltimore City changed on October 1, 2007.
Landlords may no longer place evicted goods on the street. Landlords must
give the tenant at least 14 days advance written notice of the date and time
of eviction. Click here to download the highlights of the new law!
Baltimore County Rental Property Registration & Inspection
Beginning July 1, 2007, every owner of a single family rental house and
owners of apartment buildings containing 2-6 units must (1) register with
Baltimore County, (2) pay a registration fee, and (3) have the building pass
an insepction by a licensed Maryland Home Inspector.
Security Deposit Interest Rates
October 1, 2004, the minimum rate of interest required to be paid
by Landlords on Security Deposits was reduced from 4% to 3%. Interest is due
at the rate of 1.5% for every 6-month period the tenant is in residence at
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