If Landlord must provide lawn care or garbage removal, such shall constitute a breach of the Lease by Tenant and is grounds for eviction.Tenant shall not remodel, paint, structurally change, nor remove nor add any fixture from or to the premises without the written consent of Landlord.

Paint is covered as deductible.

If you have decent properties in the 30k-50k range, and rents are $800 and up, I would put the money in putting in a new roof, updating the plumbing, and putting on some paint, and have a nice cash flowing property you can own free and clear in 5-6 years.

So, from baltimore being tenant friendly, and richmond being landlord friendly: 1) Lead paint - in one city its the end all, be all, and a lot of money has to get paid to different people in order for you to do your business, in richmond I just have to give a disclosure and educational pamphlet 2) In baltimore, as opposed to richmond, there are so many govt agencies who feel justified in putting their hands in your honey jar ($30 annual fee here, $60 annual fee there), where as in other cities you dont have to keep a check list of govt agency mouths to feed.

@James ng I will check my cell phone settings

If you're rehabbing and flipping properties, be sure you are following the new lead based paint guidelines."

For example if i bought a worn down house and want to change the windows maybe countertop or garage door then paint it myself where would I search for a good reliable contractor?

(The unit was in overall good shape and we put on new paint, but cabinets were old/facade starting to peal.

If there was any peeling paint obviously that is something that needs to be addressed.Mold, leaks or improperly working systems.

Needs some work, appliances, pipes, trash disposal, electrical wiring and painting.