A question tenants and landlords frequently ask us is what is normal wear and tear on a rental property?  What they really mean is how much money can you legally take out of a security deposit? Interestingly, if we are going to have any points of contention with our clients, both landlords and tenants, this is usually the time.&nbs...

Did you get a new job at Fort Meade? Or are you relocating to Anne Arundel County to work for another employer?  Consider Hanover and the Arundel Mills mall area! What makes this location so attractive is its newer housing inventory, its convenience to DC, Baltimore and Annapolis via highways and public transportation and its resta...

We at Chesapeake Property Management are looking for a good property manager to add to our team. Our inventory of actively managed investment properties is growing and, in order to keep up our high level of service, we are looking to add someone as soon as possible. Perhaps you know someone who can join our team? What makes a good prope...

Are you moving to Baltimore because of Match Day? According to the Wikipedia entry about Match Day in medicine, "Match Day occurs on the third Friday of March each year at each of the 155 medical schools in the United States where the results of the National Resident Matching Program are announced. By enteri...

We recently had a rental property maintenance situation that made me recognize how much a good property management company, like Chesapeake Property Management, can save their landlords lots of money. The Rental Property Maintenance Situation A tenant contacted us with a plumbing repair maintenance request - water was leaking...

If you're thinking about moving to Owings Mills, Maryland, here are 11 reasons you'll love it! 11 Reasons to Live in Owings Mills, Maryland 1. Convenient Baltimore County Location Owings Mills is conveniently located in the northwest suburbs of Baltimore county. Many Owings Mills residents commute to jobs in Baltimore County, Baltimore c...

We recently wrote an article How To Prepare To Sell Your Baltimore Home: 10 Point Planning Checklist and know that many of you are weighing the pros of cons of keeping vs. selling your rental property.   Many of you are what we call "reluctant landlords." By that, we mean that you reluctantly became a landlord perhaps due to the eco...

Landlords We Need You! Please continue to forward your invoices and notices to Chesapeake Property Managers! Why It's Important to Forward Invoices and Notices to Your Property Manager For most of our property management leases, there are certain invoices and notices that remain in the landlord's name. It is very important, when you rece...

If you are a tenant who is thinking about buying a home in 2015, please call us as soon as possible so we can strategize! Buying a home is so exciting. In fact, we recently wrote an article about Buying A House This Spring?  We also have several tips and ideas on the Chesapeake Property Management Blog to help you. >> See Cred...

Are you relocating to Anne Arundel County? Whether you are a civilian contractor with the Department of Defense, Northrop Grumman or Lockheed Martin, active military at Ft. Meade or just coming to Anne Arundel County (maybe BWI airport and Southwest Airlines)?Welcome!   Chesapeake Property Management & Anne Arundel Co...