Tenant placement · Maryland
Tenant placement services in Maryland
You manage your rental. We find the tenant worth managing — marketed, shown, screened, and signed on a lease that's current with Maryland law. Serving Howard County, Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Frederick County.
What's included
Everything up to move-in day
- ✓Rental pricing analysis against live local comparables
- ✓Professional listing, photos, and syndicated marketing
- ✓Scheduled showings — evenings and weekends included
- ✓Full screening: credit, income verification, eviction history, criminal background
- ✓Maryland-compliant lease, current to 2026 law
- ✓Security deposit handling documentation (1-month cap, receipt, escrow rules)
- ✓Move-in inspection report with photos
- ✓County rental license check for your property
Why compliance is the whole game
Maryland landlord law changed. Your lease should have too.
Security deposits are capped at 1 month's rent
Since October 1, 2024 (HB 693, the Renters' Rights and Stabilization Act of 2024), Maryland Real Property § 8-203 caps security deposits at one month's rent — down from two. Many landlords (and plenty of older internet advice) still quote the two-month rule; charging it today exposes you to penalties of up to three times the excess.
Md. Real Property § 8-203 ↗Application fees over $25 must be accounted for
Under Md. Real Property § 8-213, if you collect application fees over $25 you must refund everything except your actual expenses (credit checks, etc.) within 15 days of move-in or a no-tenancy decision — or owe twice the fees in damages. We structure application fees so you never trip this.
Md. Real Property § 8-213 ↗Pre-1978 homes must be in the MDE Lead Rental Registry
Every pre-1978 Maryland rental must be registered with the Maryland Department of the Environment — as of January 1, 2026 that's $75 per unit, renewed every two years, and new owners must register within 30 days of purchase. We verify registration before your tenant signs.
MDE Lead Rental Registry ↗Rental licensing is county-by-county
Howard County requires a DILP Rental Housing License with inspection; Baltimore County requires registration before a tenant moves in; Montgomery, Prince George's, and others each have their own rules. We check the requirement for your specific property as part of placement.
See our county guides →Which fit?
Placement-only or full management
Tenant placement
We fill it, you run it. Best when you live nearby, know Maryland's rules, and have time for maintenance calls. Priced per placement — quoted with your rental analysis.
Full management
Placement plus rent collection, maintenance, inspections, renewals, and county compliance — flat 10% of collected rent, month-to-month, with the 7-Day Leasing Guarantee.
See full pricing →FAQ
Tenant placement questions
What is tenant placement, exactly?＋
We handle everything up to the day your tenant moves in — pricing, marketing, showings, screening, the Maryland-compliant lease, and move-in documentation. After that, you manage the tenancy yourself. It's the right fit for hands-on landlords who want professional screening without a monthly management fee.
How much does tenant placement cost in Maryland?＋
Placement-only pricing is quoted with your free rental analysis — it depends on the property and market. If you later switch to full management, it's a flat 10% of monthly rent, month-to-month, and your placement fee is credited toward it.
How do you screen tenants?＋
Every applicant gets a credit check, income verification (we look for 2.5–3x rent), eviction history search, and criminal background check, applied consistently and in line with fair housing law. You see the full report and make the final call.
Is the lease up to date with the 2024 Maryland law changes?＋
Yes. Our leases reflect current Maryland law, including the 1-month security deposit cap that took effect October 1, 2024 (HB 693) — a change many self-managing landlords and older lease templates still miss.
Which areas do you place tenants in?＋
Across Maryland's DC–Baltimore corridor: Howard County, Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Frederick County — including Catonsville, Columbia, Ellicott City, Silver Spring, Rockville, Gaithersburg, and surrounding cities.