Tenant Information
A. Brown Property Development is very selective about the rental properties we offer in our portfolio. Our properties are in desirable locations, many of which are updated and offer convenient downtown accessibility. We pride ourselves in offering competitively priced quality housing in energetic and established neighborhoods.
Our Placement Specialists will work with you to carefully analyze your wants, needs and budget to find the perfect unit within our inventory of properties.
Tenant FAQ's
Q. Do you offer subsidized housing?
A. We accept all voucher holders and program participants as tenants. We have active relationships with Section 8, MBQ, Baltimore City Homeless Prevention Program, RAP as well as various other programs. Each available property details whether or not housing subsidies are accepted. We require all prospective tenants fill out an application and go through the full screening process.
Q. What is the rental application process and is there a fee?
A. We check your work history, rental history and credit score. This process usually takes 1-3 days depending on the information provided. There is a $30.00 non-refundable processing fee
A. We check your work history, rental history and credit score. This process usually takes 1-3 days depending on the information provided. There is a $30.00 non-refundable processing fee
Q. Are pets allowed in any your properties?
A. Many of our rental properties are pet friendly. If you have a pet, please indicate that on your application. If you are planning on getting a pet, please let us know before you bring the pet home. A pet fee may be required.
Q. How much do I need for a security deposit?
A. Most properties require a security deposit equal to one month’s rent - Other properties require a security deposit as well as first and last month's rent in order to move in.
Q. When is rent due and is there a late fee?
A. Rent is due on the FIRST day of each month with a 5 day grace period; a 5% late fee will be imposed on all delinquent accounts. Late fees cannot be waived. Eviction proceedings are automatically initiated on the 6th of each month for all outstanding monies due. The tenant will be billed for all court, legal, administrative & processing fees associated with nonpayment.
A. Rent is due on the FIRST day of each month with a 5 day grace period; a 5% late fee will be imposed on all delinquent accounts. Late fees cannot be waived. Eviction proceedings are automatically initiated on the 6th of each month for all outstanding monies due. The tenant will be billed for all court, legal, administrative & processing fees associated with nonpayment.
Q. How do I pay my rent?
A. Rental payments can be mailed or delivered to our office located at:
1707 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208, via certified funds only
(certified check, money order or corporate check); cash payments will not be accepted via mail.
There will be a $40.00 fee for any check returned by the bank for nonpayment.
For your convenience we offers on spot credit/debit card payments in addition to online payments via our secure tenant portal. All major credit cards are accepted. Contact our office to setup automatic recurring or one time bank draft for rental payments.
Please be advised, there is a 3% convenience fee for all card transactions.
Tenants are strongly urged to keep copies of all transactions receipts.
Q. Who do I contact for general maintenance issues and repairs?
A. For repairs and/or maintenance, please call our office at 410.914.7767 or submit a maintenance request online via tenant portal. Your request serves as notification that someone will be in your residence within 24 - 48 hours. Only emergency maintenance issues will be addressed after normal business hours and on weekends.
Q. In case of an emergency maintenance issue, who do I contact?
A. For a gas leak or power outage please call BG&E at 410.685.0123. For a water leak, please shut off the main water valve to the house or the closest valve to the leak and call the office at 410.914.7767 or submit a maintenance request online via tenant portal.
A. For repairs and/or maintenance, please call our office at 410.914.7767 or submit a maintenance request online via tenant portal. Your request serves as notification that someone will be in your residence within 24 - 48 hours. Only emergency maintenance issues will be addressed after normal business hours and on weekends.
Q. In case of an emergency maintenance issue, who do I contact?
A. For a gas leak or power outage please call BG&E at 410.685.0123. For a water leak, please shut off the main water valve to the house or the closest valve to the leak and call the office at 410.914.7767 or submit a maintenance request online via tenant portal.
Q. What if I’m locked out of the property or lose my keys?
A. If you call the office during normal business hours because you are locked out of your property or to replace your keys you will be charged a $30.00 fee. We will only replace keys for people named on the lease. Tenants are to contact a locksmith [at their own expense] after hours, during weekends or on a holiday for lockouts.
A. If you call the office during normal business hours because you are locked out of your property or to replace your keys you will be charged a $30.00 fee. We will only replace keys for people named on the lease. Tenants are to contact a locksmith [at their own expense] after hours, during weekends or on a holiday for lockouts.
A. Please dial 311 and the operator will direct you to the service you are inquiring about. If you are calling from a phone that is not located in Baltimore city please dial 443.263.2200