All Forum Posts by: Saeed Jacob

Sorry to hear you are dealing with this. Maryland doesn't regulate PMs (which is a whole other story), however if the PM does have a real estate sales license (i.e., they're a Realtor) then they can be subject to discipline by the Maryland Real Estate Commission, and you can be compensated from the MREC Guarantee Fund. I don't think we're allowed to post links but if you Google "maryland real estate commission guarantee fund" then one of your first links should be to "File a Complaint". I suggest you do this regardless of whether the PM is licensed or not.

Pro Tip: Even in states where licenses are not required for a PM, it's always a good idea to hire one who has voluntarily obtained one. This gives the owner client peace of mind as well as some protection.

Non-humble self promotion: I own and operate Blue Door Residential Property Management (and am fully licensed) and would be happy to talk about your needs if you want to shoot me a PM.

@Raj Balakrishnan happy to introduce you to a local leasing agent who only does section 8 rentals and has a great reputation and rents most of our section 8 properties. The only thing you should be aware of is there is a section 8 specific inspection prior to move in that usually takes 1 month to complete so best case scenario is usually a section 8 tenant moves in in 2 months often its closer to 3 months if you fail the inspection and have to be reinspected which is common. Often the inspections are very picky and they happen every 12 months so although section 8 tenants normally stay longer then market tenants it sometimes feels like a built in vacancy of 1 month every time they do the annual inspection depending on how much your contractor charges. 

Hope that helps Dave