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Currently running now: Landlord Survival Workshop on Thursday, January 21, 28 and February 4, 11 and 18 from 9am until 12 noon. Six modules that will help you survive 2010 as a landlord. The member cost per session is $40; $50 for non-members. The cost for the entire workshop per member is $200; $250 for non-members. Each session will count as 3 hours of Continuing Education credits. Contact Susan Kelly for more information at 410-366-1324 or susan@benfrederick.com .

INCLEMENT WEATHER NOTICE:

If the POA is sponsoring a seminar at the GBBR and there is inclement weather on that date, please check either this website or the GBBR's website for cancellations.

Do you know what you need to know about bed bugs and how to stop them? Check under "downloads" in the "Members" section.

Legislative Issues

Local and State Governments continually propose new laws and regulations that affect rental property ownership, investment, and management.

The stated goal of the Property Owners Association of Greater Baltimore, Inc. is to promote decent affordable housing in the Greater Baltimore area. Much of the legislation and regulation, though well-meaning and well-intended has the effect of increasing the cost of managing an owner rental property; costs that are ultimately passed on to those who can least afford it, residents of our rental properties. In 2008, over 1,600 new pieces of legislation were proposed in the House of Delegates and over 1,000 bills were introduced in the State Senate.

You are encouraged to contribute to the POA Political Action Committee (PAC) so that we can raise money to lobby legislative representatives and administrative personnel to keep rental housing in Baltimore affordable.

Upcoming Meeting

Landlord Survival Workshop

02-11-2010

Terminating Tenancy and Rent Court/Evictions and Collections

Do You Know...

Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, resulting in 96% reduction in the incidence of childhood lead poisoning may be struck down by the Md Court of Appeals?

The Details of a new requirement for carbon monoxide detectors in rental units? Will you be fined for non-compliance?

To comply with Lead Poisoning Prevention, you now have a choice of conducting (a) visual inspections, or (b) dust wipes? A new State Law may require BOTH!

Baltimore County to start similar recycling program like the City...