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One of the more costly mistakes Baltimore residential rental landlords make is not engaging due diligent research of the history of the property prior to purchasing it. This includes not determining
definitively whether the property was built before 1978 [the year the Federal government outlawed lead paint use in residences in the United States].
A second costly mistake is the landlord not inspecting, repairing and maintaining the property in a diligent manner; paying particular attention to signs of lead, mold, asbestos, etc.
A third mistake is the landlord not using qualified, insured, Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) or Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)- certified workers for all lead abatement work, or other hazardous removal work on the property.
A fourth mistake is not seeking reasonable and adequate liability insurance (including lead (Pb)), and other proper insurance coverage.
A fifth tip is to make sure you follow all lawful Federal and state "notice" requirements to the tenants, including compliance with Federal law TITLE X (10), etc.
A fifth tip is for the landlord to create and maintain diligent tenant and/or rental property files. I also recommend that the landlord keep these files for at 21 years per tenant.
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