--- title: "Property Management Blog for Southern Maryland, Page 16" description: "404 posts from Real Property Management Gold on renting out a home in Southern Maryland: Maryland landlord rules, tenant screening, maintenance and local news." url: https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/blog/16 publisher: Real Property Management Gold phone: +1-301-392-2172 assessment: https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/contact-us#assessment --- # Blog Maryland landlord rules, renting out your home, maintenance and Southern Maryland news. Newest first. - [MaintenanceSouthern Maryland Fall Roof and Gutter MaintenanceThe roof and gutters on your rental property can be easily neglected, but with a little proactive maintenance you can protect your rental and avoid costly repairs.Nov 18, 2015](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/southern-maryland-fall-roof-and-gutter-maintenance) - [MaintenanceRental Property Dish Removal ResponsibilityHave you ever noticed how some rental properties have 2 or 3 satellite dishes on their roof? Who is responsible for the removal of these eye soars?Nov 13, 2015](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/satellite-dish) - [LocalLooming Housing Crisis Southern Maryland for Baby BoomersThe U.S. population over the age of 65 is currently 50 million people and by 2030, it will increase to \[…\]Nov 6, 2015](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/souther-maryland-baby-boomers) - [MaintenanceMaryland Eviction Process Part 1- 4 steps in Defining EvictionThe Maryland Eviction process can be daunting and confusing. If a renter has defaulted on rent, or is in breach of contract the same steps must be followed.Oct 28, 2015](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/maryland-eviction-process) - [LocalRental Rates Continue to Rise Nationally and in Southern MDRental rates continue to rise sharply Nationally and in Southern MD ,according to third quarter rental statistics released by the Real Property Management.Oct 22, 2015](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/rental-rates-southern-md) - [OwnersWhat Exactly Does a Property Manager Do and How Can They Help Me?Property Management requires a large commitment and the care and maintenance is time-consuming. Hiring a dependable Property Manager can help take the burden of management away.Sep 16, 2015](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/what-does-a-property-manager-do) - [MaintenanceAre Pit Bulls and Rottweilers Allowed in Your Investment Property?Allowing pets in a Southern Maryland rental property is often a debatable topic among rental property owners. Determining which to allow is a challenge.Aug 27, 2015](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/pitbulls-rottweilers-serviced-animals) - [MaintenanceSouthern Maryland Real Estate Investing with property managementWhat began with 4 rental homes, turned into a business of buying, fixing, flipping and renting 25 properties over the years in and around Southern Maryland.Aug 19, 2015](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/southern-maryland-real-estate-investing-with-property-management) - [MaintenanceTree Trimming at your Rental home in Lusby Maryland Calvert County MDHomes in Lusby Maryland especially in Chesapeake Ranch Estates are surrounded by trees. When there is a weather event these cause power outages and damage.Aug 14, 2015](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/tree-trimming-at-your-rental-home-in-lusby-maryland-calvert-county-md) - [LocalSouthern Maryland Rental Rates Rise Over 3% Since Last QuarterReal Property Management and RentRange, the nation’s leading provider of Rental Market Intelligence™, released their quarterly rental statistics for SOMDAug 10, 2015](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/southern-maryland-rental-rates-rise-over-3-since-last-quarter) - [MaintenanceSouthern Maryland Weekends in your rental property. Time worth it?Is managing your Southern Maryland rental property yourself worth it? Have you calculated the costs to see the pros and cons of self-property management?Aug 3, 2015](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/southern-maryland-weekends-in-your-rental-property-time-worth-it) - [MaintenanceHome Maintenance ChecklistJust as an annual physical is a good idea for overall health, routine inspection and maintenance is important for the up-keep of your Southern Maryland homeJul 27, 2015](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/home-maintenance-checklist) - [MaintenanceNew Orders out of the Country? Real Property Management can helpOwning a rental can be daunting when you live in another country! This is common in Lexington Park as many homeowners receive new orders on short notice.Jul 20, 2015](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/new-orders-out-of-the-country-real-property-management-can-help) - [MaintenanceGrowing Marijuana in Your Rental Property: Soon to be legal in Maryland?Lawmakers are considering a measure to legalize marijuana in the Maryland. The Act will be discussed at a hearing before the House Judiciary Committee.Jul 7, 2015](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/growing-marijuana-legal-in-maryland) - [OwnersProperty Managers do it better in Lexington ParkWe find that Real Estate Brokers aka, Part Time Property Managers do not have the systems and processes in place to professionally manage rental homes well.Jun 18, 2015](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/property-managers-do-it-better-in-lexington-park) - [OwnersGrill or BBQ whats the difference?Grill and Barbeque (BBQ)-The terms are used interchangeably to describe a type of food, a way of cooking, and the typical social gathering. So which one is right?Jun 16, 2015](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/grill-or-bbq-whats-the-difference) - [MaintenanceLow Maintenance, Water-Efficient Landscaping for Your Rental HomeWhy should a property investor care about low maintenance landscaping and water conservation? The answer is simple, money.Jun 11, 2015](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/low-maintenance-landscaping) - [MaintenanceSouthern Maryland Rental Property InspectionsHave you had a rental property inspection lately? If not, here are five good reasons to have Real Property Management conduct an inspection soon.Jun 8, 2015](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/southern-maryland-rental-property-inspections) - [MaintenancePest Control in Southern MD rental propertiesWho’s responsible to provide pest control in a Southern Maryland rental property, the tenant or the landlord? It dependsJun 2, 2015](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/pest-control-in-southern-md-rental-properties) - [MaintenancePet Friendly Rental Properties Increase Profits in Southern MarylandThere are substantial benefits to making your rental property Pet-Friendly. Allowing Pets increases the bottom-line of your Southern Maryland Rental Unit.Jun 1, 2015](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/pet-friendly-rental-properties-increase-profits) - [LocalSouthern Maryland Rental Housing StatsReal Property Management the rental housing leader, and RentRange, the leading provider of Rental Market Intelligence™, release “Rental Housing Statistics”May 22, 2015](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/southern-maryland-rental-housing-stats) - [LocalYoung Adults in Southern Maryland Still Choose to RentIn Southern Maryland for many young adults, renting is still more affordable than owning a home, especially for people who lack savings for a down payment.May 18, 2015](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/young-adults-in-southern-maryland-still-choose-to-rent) - [MaintenanceRental Property InsuranceWe all know we need homeowners insurance for our SOMD rental property but, you may be unfamiliar with the different types of policies available to you.May 11, 2015](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/rental-property-insurance) - [LocalRental Market Analysis 2015Real Property Management, the nation’s leading property management company, forecasts we should expect a positive rental market for the second quarter 2015.May 4, 2015](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/rental-market-analysis-2015) [Landlord Center guides](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/landlord-center) [Glossary](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/glossary) ## Ask what your home could rent for. 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