Questions and Answers for Maryland Landlords and Tenants

“My Landlord Won’t Make Repairs, Now What?”: A Rent Escrow Primer

We get quite a few inquiries from tenants who are living in unimaginable circumstances. No heat or hot water in the winter, basements and walls covered in black mold, leaky roof, flooded basements, even a collapsed ceiling or two, and they’ve contacted the landlord to ask about repairs and maintenance. Their circumstances may vary, but Read more about “My Landlord Won’t Make Repairs, Now What?”: A Rent Escrow Primer[…]

Questions and Answers for Maryland Landlords and Tenants

Damage vs Normal Wear and Tear

A lot of our tenant inquiries are about security deposits, and the difference between normal wear and tear vs damage. A few landlords have asked about it, too, so it seemed a topic worth investigating further. The good news: There is a difference. The bad news: Nobody can really agree on what the difference is. Read more about Damage vs Normal Wear and Tear[…]