The following is taken directly from the "Home Dimensions" Maryland Dept. of Labor Newsletter dated September 23, 2022: Based on information from those in the real estate industry, the practice of a "walk-and-talk" type consultation or survey have become more commonplace because of the competitive real estate market together with the...
MDE just announced yesterday that starting July 1, 2020, new Maryland lead-dust level standards will go into effect following guidance released from HUD and the EPA last year. In a nutshell, these tighter standards for lead in dust on floors and window sills in pre-1978 homes will further protect children...
I have been meaning to write this post for a long time. For those who don't know me, I am very passionate about fire and life safety as a result of my parents losing their home in 2002. I woke up to find our house about 50% consumed by fire...
I can't help myself. It is pretty rare for me to walk into the house of a neighbor, friend, or family member and not look up at the ceiling. Specifically, at the smoke detectors. Maybe it is because I am 6' 4"... maybe it is because I have a degree...
As we approach the year 2020, I'm wondering if Baltimore City is about to make a big money grab on landlords. The link at the bottom of this post lets you look up the address of any rental property in the city to see if it is in compliance with...
