EPG GUIDES
Guides for Maryland Landlords and Renters

Maryland’s New Rental Screening Laws and How We Apply Them at EPG
As of October 1, 2026, Maryland limits criminal record checks and protects voucher holders. Here is how applying for an EPG rental works now.

Maryland’s Renters’ Rights and Stabilization Act: What Landlords Need to Know
The 2024 Renters’ Rights and Stabilization Act changed deposits, leases and eviction filings for Maryland landlords. The key points.

Renting Out a Cumberland, MD Property When You Live Out of State
Cumberland and Frostburg both have rules for owners who live away. Here is what an out-of-state owner needs before the first tenant moves in.

What Property Management Costs in Maryland: Our Published Prices
Our management plans are 6%, 10% or 15% of collected rent. Here is what each one includes and what leasing and add-ons cost.

Maryland Security Deposit Rules for Landlords in 2026
Since October 1, 2024, Maryland caps a security deposit at one month’s rent. Here is how to collect, hold and return one correctly.

Maryland Lead Paint Rules for Landlords: A Plain-English Guide
If your Maryland rental was built before 1978, the state lead law applies. Registration, certificates and tenant notices, in plain English.

Maryland Rental License Requirements by County and City
Maryland has no statewide landlord license, but many cities and counties do. Here is what applies in Allegany County and the Baltimore area.