Baltimore City Rental Inspections Services
Do you own or manage a property in Baltimore City that you are currently renting or are planning to rent in the near future? By law, you are required to have it inspected by a Maryland State Licensed Home Inspector registered in Baltimore City. Get it done properly and efficiently with Charm City Inspections.
Comprehensive Baltimore City Rental Inspections
Our responsibility is to protect our community from potential hazards that create challenges for renters to fit in the community quickly. Our property inspection services ensure that all Baltimore City Rental properties are operating under the minimum housing standards for Renters, 2015 International Property Maintenance Code.
Charm City Inspections delivers quality, affordability, and transparency on the following:
- Cost of Property Inspection
- Violation of Property issues via the code-based method
- Generate Certificate of Compliance
- Property Inspection Procedure (typically 30 minutes per inspection)
- Appeal to the Construction Board of Appeals (if possible)
- Generate Rental Inspection Checklist and records for unexpected property examination in the future.
Baltimore City Rental Inspection focuses on the bigger picture. Every property demands a rental property inspection every 2 years. Our inspection program ensures that your budget and your property needs sync with our packages ideally.
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- Izabela Gajewski
“I highly recommend this company for both home inspection and Lead Paint inspection. Kimberly was the inspector, and she was truly outstanding. She was extremely professional, friendly, and very easy to work with. She explained the process i...”Read more of Izabela Gajewski’s review on Google
- Katie
“I was able to schedule a next day inspection on a single family home upon request. The inspector was very professional, knowledgeable, and articulate. A detailed and articulate assessment was promptly delivered the day after the inspection wa...”Read more of Katie’s review on Google
- Willie Ibarra
“Kimberly Castaneda was fantastic! Very professional and thorough on getting the job order completed in a timely manner. We needed assistance on obtaining a Rental License on our property in Dundalk, Maryland and Kimberly and her staff g...”Read more of Willie Ibarra’s review on Google
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a Baltimore City Rental Inspection?
As of August the 1st of 2018 ALL Baltimore City Rental Properties must be Inspected and Licensed.
More Information about the new legislation can be found here:
(https://dhcd.baltimorecity.gov/pi/rental-property-registration-and-licensing)
This means if you own or manage a property in Baltimore City that you are currently renting or are planning to Rent in the near future, you are required to have it Inspected by a Maryland State Licensed Home Inspector. Your Inspector must also be registered in Baltimore City.
How often will I need to have my property Inspected?
As of 2019, Baltimore city is issuing 2 year licenses for rental properties. You will need to have your property inspected again in order to renew. We recommend having your rental property inspected 2 months prior to expiration.
I need to have an inspection completed ASAP, can you help?
We offer next business day service. Pending availability, we can schedule on weekends as well.
How long does a Baltimore City Rental Inspection take?
It takes approximately 30 minutes to inspect and complete a report for a single family home in Baltimore City. Multi-Units may take longer.
What Should I do to prepare?
Ensure the home is free of conditions which pose a risk to life health and safety of occupants.
Some items which the inspection focuses on:
– Functionality of doors and windows, working smoothly and secure/Locking.
– Presence of vermin or other pest infestations.
– Home should be free of plumbing leaks
– No openings in walls or ceilings which can allow entity for pests and weather elements.
You can learn more about the requirements for a Baltimore County Rental Inspection by reviewing the Baltimore City Rental Inspection Form or by chatting with one of our expert Baltimore City Rental Inspectors. Call us today at 443-927-6301.
Do I have to be there?
If the home is vacant and has a lock box or access code you may provide that to us. We will send you a report as soon as the inspection is completed. If the home is tenant occupied and you do not plan to attend we will ask for the tenants contact information so that we may coordinate.
What happens if my property isn’t licensed?
An unregistered property is eligible for a $1000 fine in addition to other penalties. Per Baltimore City Law, it is illegal to charge a tenant rent if they are living in an unlicensed unit. This means you cannot pursue unpaid rent or worse, you may be ordered to refund any rent paid during the period which your property was occupied and unlicensed.
I have a multi-unit dwelling, must all units be inspected?
All dwellings with 9 units or less must have all units inspected. Dwellings with 10 or more units have special rules. If your building contains 10 or more units, please contact us for more information.
I am ready to schedule my Baltimore City Rental inspection, What are the next steps?
Its Easy! Book Online or call us at 443-927-6301, We will call you to confirm the schedule date for your Baltimore City Rental Inspection. Upon completion we will provide you with Standard Baltimore City Rental Inspection report which will enable to register your rental property.
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Have questions or need to schedule an inspection? We’re here to help! Contact us today for fast, reliable service.