About Us

Welcome to the Property Owners Association of Greater Baltimore (POA), a not for profit association providing educational, legislative and networking services to businesses and individuals concerned with the welfare of the rental housing market.

Since its founding in 1957, POA has worked closely with Baltimore City and the State of Maryland in developing several housing laws, including those associated with lead based paints. POA's membership consists of owners and managers of income producing residential properties as well as businesses and individuals concerned with the welfare of the rental housing market. It provides education programs and government representation to landlords.

Whether you own or manage one or hundreds of rental properties, you need to belong to the Property Owners Association of Greater Baltimore to keep informed of the constant changes in laws and regulations that affect your investment in the rental housing market.

Membership is offered to owners and managers of income-producing properties and to businesses and individuals concerned with the welfare of the rental housing market. The Property Owners Association seeks support from members who are interested in preserving and improving the real estate investment industry.

MISSION STATEMENT:

• To help members operate and manage their properties in accordance with rigorous professional standards
  
  
• To serve as an effective advocate for the interests of investment property owners in the legislative, political, and public policy arenas.
  
  
• To meet regularly with government officials to draft and enforce housing codes and laws that will keep Baltimore's housing market strong and make the City a better place to live.
  
  
• To represent the voice of the responsible property owner.

PO Box 39326
Baltimore, MD 21212-6326
TEL: (410) 366-1324 | FAX: (410) 435-5041
E-MAIL: susan@benfrederick.com