Carbon Monoxide Laws for MD Rentals

Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is colorless and odorless, but extremely poisonous. Over 150 people in the United States die each year because of CO poisoning from common products like generators, furnaces, stoves, and fireplaces. The Maryland General Assembly recently passed House Bill 0849 and Senate Bill 0182, making it required by law for all rental…

Watch out for the Invisible Killer

Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is colorless and odorless, but extremely poisonous. Over 150 people in the United States die each year because of CO poisoning from common products like generators, furnaces, stoves, and fireplaces. To keep you and your family safe this year, follow these tips from the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA): Install and maintain…

Winter Vehicle Maintenance

When winter weather strikes, it’s important to take necessary vehicle precautions. It is important to have an emergency kit in your car at all times, especially during the winter season. Check to be sure you have the following items in each vehicle your family drives: Water and snacks Windshield scraper Blankets Tow chain or rope…

Smart Holiday Shopping

With Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday less than a week away, it's a good time to take extra precautions to ensure your financial information is protected. Though originally prized for its security, the EMV chip cards do not completely eliminate the risk of payment breaches. Since it was first implemented, experts have…

News from the National Flood Insurance Program

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) began reviewing the rating information on all flood insurance policies. They will be reviewing most policies to ensure they have been under written properly. What does this mean? The NFIP will review your policy and will be sending you a letter. To review a sample letter click here. The…

Highway Fatalities Increased in 2015

According to recently released data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), highway fatalities rose by 7.2 percent in 2015. This is the largest year-over-year increase since 1966, when fatalities rose by 8.1 percent. The NHTSA largely attributed the sharp increase in fatalities to lower gas prices and increased job growth—both of which have…