All Forum Posts by: Sien Vernyns

Hi,

I have a wonderful tenant who unexpectedly became very ill and now finds herself having a hard time paying rent.  Does anyone know of any organizations/charities that offer rental assistance in Montgomery County, Maryland?

Thanks in advance!

Thank you, @Michael P.! I've added it.

@Russell Brazil: Thank you for your guidance as always! I’ll use the county’s too then.

Good morning,

I have a question for people who are renting out single-family homes in the City of Rockville (in Maryland).  Are you using Montgomery County's Single Family Dwelling Lease form (by the DHCA)?  I spoke to someone from City of Rockville and they said I am allowed to do so, but I would like to have that reconfirmed since at the top of the form it specifically states "Not for Use [...] in City of Rockville".

Thank you,

Sien Vernyns

Thank you, Russell!  Coincidentally, I listened to your podcast yesterday, causing me to reevaluate the percentages I have been entering for repairs. It was time well spent.

Hello fellow BP member,

I am both excited and terrified purchasing my first rental property in Rockville, MD today. Can someone kindly provide a recommendation for a local real estate attorney?

Also, where can I find information on what forms and disclosures I need to present to my tenants for properties that fall in the City of Rockville? Other than:

• the lease agreement
• written receipt of the deposit
• a copy of the DHCA’s Landlord Tenant Handbook
• the condition report

are there any needed forms or locally required disclosures (e.g. lead, radon, etc) at move-in?

I very much appreciate your input.

All the best,

Sien

Terrific! Thank you, Russell.

Hi there! I am just starting out and considering purchasing a home in Rockville, MD. Since I am having trouble finding cash flow positive properties in the area, my plan is to rent by the room with 5 individual leases. Are there any rules in Rockville that I should be aware of before I make the leap? I know, for example, Raleigh, NC doesn’t allow more than 4 unrelated individuals to occupy a house.

Also, can I specify a gender when searching for tenants for a shared house? I don’t have a preference for either gender, but I think all tenants having the same one would cause less drama. Does anyone have any ideas as to how I should go about this without breaking any anti-discrimination laws?

I appreciate the guidance.