Baltimore City

Published on: July 26, 2024

How to Get a Baltimore City Liquor Board License

By Joseph R. Woolman III and Erin D. Brooks

The Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Baltimore City (BLLC) is responsible for limiting and/or restricting the number of establishments permitted to sell alcohol in Baltimore City. The BLLC is responsible for processing applications for and transfers/renewals of licenses to sell beer, wine and liquor; conducting period inspections of licensed businesses; collecting all license fees and fines; fining, suspending, or revoking licenses; and licensing and regulating adult entertainment business in Baltimore City.

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Published on: March 14, 2024

How Do You Get a Baltimore City Rental Property License?

By Kerri Smith and Avery Strachan

How can you register a rental property in Baltimore City? Effective January 1, 2019, all non-owner-occupied dwelling units, regardless of whether it is a single-family or multi-family dwelling, must be licensed and registered in Baltimore City.

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Published on: March 6, 2024

How Do I Remove a Squatter from My Property in Maryland?

By Kerri Smith and Avery Strachan

How do you remove a squatter in Maryland? When an empty residential unit or vacant buildings become occupied by a person other than an authorized tenant, they are often referred to as a squatter. Squatter law in Maryland does not allow you to remove the unauthorized person without utilizing the legal process.

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Published on: July 21, 2023

New Maryland Landlord-Tenant Law Effective June 1, 2023

By Avery Strachan

Pet Protections During Evictions

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Published on: July 20, 2023

What Do I Need To Do To File a Failure to Pay Rent Case in Baltimore City?

By Avery Strachan

What do I need to do to file a Failure to Pay Rent Case in Baltimore City? Baltimore City landlords must comply with registration, inspection, and licensing requirements before initiating Nonpayment of Rent actions in rent court.

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