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Written Leases & Security Deposit Receipts Starting October 1st
Written Leases & Security Deposit Receipts Starting October 1st

Beginning this Saturday, October 1st, a security deposit receipt, and it’s 7 required points of notification, MUST be included in the written lease. This requirement reflects a change to Real Property Article 8-203 that was passed during the 2016 legislative session in Annapolis. The 7... Continue Reading

Postedby Tommy Tompsett (deleted)
Date posted09/28/2016


OSHA Issues New Guidance on Whistleblower Settlements
OSHA Issues New Guidance on Whistleblower Settlements

New OSHA guidelines, effective immediately, state that OSHA will not approve settlement agreements that prohibit or restrict employees from “participating in protected activity.” In this regard, OSHA is particularly focused on the inclusion of confidentiality or “gag”... Continue Reading

Postedby Tommy Tompsett (deleted)
Date posted09/26/2016


Federal Middle-Income Housing Tax Credit Act of 2016 Introduced
Federal Middle-Income Housing Tax Credit Act of 2016 Introduced

With the cost of housing squeezing family budgets across the country, Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., released draft legislation that would create a new tax credit to spur the development of rental homes affordable to Americans with moderate incomes. The new incentive,... Continue Reading

Postedby Tommy Tompsett (deleted)
Date posted09/23/2016


Group Who Has Historically Fought Private Process Service Claims Tenants Lack Adequate Notice
Group Who Has Historically Fought Private Process Service Claims Tenants Lack Adequate Notice

Maryland Legal Aid releases a "study" on Maryland's rent court system claiming 1. failure of due process at all levels of the summary ejectmet proceedings and 2. inadequate record keeping by the court system on summary ejectment cases. The "study" blames the landlords and the court system for... Continue Reading

Postedby Tommy Tompsett (deleted)
Date posted09/20/2016


Maryland Inches Towards a More Business Friendly Environment
Maryland Inches Towards a More Business Friendly Environment

Holden Wilen of the Baltimore Business Journal reports that the Regulatory Reform Commission, who last year recommended consolidating professional licenses and reviewing the state's procurement process, indicated that this year they will recommend modifying and repealing regulations that... Continue Reading

Postedby Tommy Tompsett (deleted)
Date posted09/19/2016


The Interplay of Section 8, Federal Marijuana Laws, and Maryland Marijuana Laws
The Interplay of Section 8, Federal Marijuana Laws, and Maryland Marijuana Laws

Steve Lash of the Maryland Daily Record Reports that in a 3-0 decision, the Court of Special Appeals said the federal law permitting landlords to evict drug-possessing tenants in subsidized housing does not trump Maryland’s statute permitting eviction only upon a showing that the terms of... Continue Reading

Postedby Tommy Tompsett (deleted)
Date posted09/7/2016


New BaltiMeter Billing System for Baltimore City & Baltimore County
New BaltiMeter Billing System for Baltimore City & Baltimore County

In October, the Department of Public Works (DPW) will start BaltiMeter Billing, a new water and sewer billing system that according to DPW will enhance their infrastructure and help to ensure customers receive efficient and reliable billing services. The below information affects only City... Continue Reading

Postedby Tommy Tompsett (deleted)
Date posted09/1/2016


Online Rental Fraud in Baltimore County
Online Rental Fraud in Baltimore County

The Baltimore County Police Financial and Cyber Crime Unit has seen an uptick in online rental scams. The Baltimore Sun article can be found by clicking here. Continue Reading

Postedby Tommy Tompsett (deleted)
Date posted08/31/2016


Baltimore Approves 33% Rate Hike
Baltimore Approves 33% Rate Hike

The Baltimore Board of Estimates approved an annual water rate increase of 9.9% and a sewer rate increase of 9% over each of the next 3 years. An article from the Baltimore Business Journal explains the increase and the reasons for it. Continue Reading

Postedby Tommy Tompsett (deleted)
Date posted08/31/2016