Scheduling and Listing Questions

Our availability depends on several factors not the least of which is respect for current residents’ schedules and needs (if the property is still occupied), our agent availability, etc. All of our availability is displayed when you request a showing at https://bmoremanagement.com/rental-listings.

When We Are Available

Monday-Friday 9am-7pm and Saturdays 10am-2pm.

These times are adjusted based on travel etc so you may not find options before 10am or after 6pm generally to account for agents’ schedules and drive time.

Times where we are generally not available:

Sundays
Major Holidays
Saturdays after 2pm
Weekdays outside of 9am-7pm
Inclement weather events (hurricanes, ongoing events such as multi-day flooding, blizzards etc)

Not Allowed to Book/Showing Declined

Sometimes you may try to book an appointment but the booking is declined.

Your showing request was likely declined for one of the following reason(s):

Move-In Date Too Early: The unit is not available until XXXXXX for move in but you requested a move in date earlier than that. If you are flexible with your move date, please enter another request with the move-in date on or after the available date. If not, please take a look at our other listings that may suit your schedule better.
Move-In Date Too Late: The unit is available as of now or some future date but you are requesting to move in more than 30 days past that date. If you are flexible with your move date, please enter another request with the move-in date within 30 days of the available date. If not, please take a look at our other listings that may suit your schedule better.
Pets Mismatch: You have indicated you have pet(s) and the landlord for this unit does not allow pets or your pet type. Please take a look at our other listings to see if another listing accepts your pet or pet type.
Credit Score Mismatch: You indicated your credit score and it does not meet the advertised credit criteria required by the landlord to lease. If you feel you entered the wrong information, please try again. Otherwise, please check that advertised minimum score on our listings to see one where the landlord has a less stringent credit requirement. Also take a look at creditkarma.com (free credit reports and information!).
Past Evictions: If you indicated you have been evicted in the past 3 years, we will not be able to lease to you. All of our clients require this limitation. If you selected this in error, please try again. However, evictions will show up in our verification process so it will waste your time to go forward if you do have any recent eviction.

Generally these rules are hard and fast, for example we cannot generally make a property available one month sooner etc. If your situation such as pets etc is not flexible, it may be best to choose another property that suits your needs and schedule.

If you have questions about our qualifications, click here.

Questions about a Listing

Are pets allowed?

This varies widely by listing. This information is a very common question and you can find the answer for a specific listing on our listings site: https://bmoremanagement.com/rental-listings.

How much do utilities cost?

This varies widely by listing and is highly subjective to resident use. We do not advertise averages because they change very frequently and because no one ever actually experiences an average, only the data points that make up the average.

Unit Utilities Costs

Please see the listing for more information about what utilities are included. Generally our listings do not include any utilities so you can expect to pay for water/sewer, gas and/or electricity. Contact BGE to request a 12 month average of the UNIT utilities 800-685-0123

Shared Utilities Costs

Then check the listing to see if there are shared utilities that you would also be responsible for. Shared utilities generally occur in our apartment buildings. Shared utilities are utilities in the landlord’s name that you will be asked to reimburse based on occupancy, square footage, or some combination of those. These generally will be heat, hot water, water/sewer, and/or bulk trash removal.

Does this listing accept Section 8 / vouchers?

This varies widely by property and landlord. While many landlords like these programs and may even be required to accept applications from voucher-holders in some areas, whether or not you’ll be able to use your voucher at a given property depends heavily on whether a landlord is able to pass the very rigorous inspections required for these programs. If the listing is unclear you can call our leasing line at 240.752.9969. The agent may be able to help you determine if a particular landlord has indicated they are able to pass these inspections.

All of our properties pass the rental inspections required for a given city or county and we take great care to ensure our residents’ safety, but the voucher program requirements are far more stringent.

Please see our Qualifications area for more information on leasing requirements which apply to voucher holders and non-voucher-holders alike.

Corporate or Organizational Group Leases in our Residential Homes

We consider corporate leases or leases by organizations such as non-profits on a case-by-case basis in direct consultation with the landlord of the property. You will need to send us information about your organization and about the people who will be staying in the property such as their relationship with the organization (staff, clients, vendors, other), and services the residents will receive during their stays, how long they will stay etc. If approved, we will require a 2-month security deposit and additional rent to compensate the landlord for additional wear and tear on the property (assuming short-term stays, long term stays by a single client may differ). You will also need to agree to repair or pay for the repairs of any and all internal fixtures and items that may be caused by resident use or misuse (also assuming short term stays). For example the landlord will pay for roof repairs and cosmetic repairs as a result of a roof leak, but your organization will need to be responsible for clogged toilets, etc. We can provide the repair services as needed or you may use your own licensed repair company.

In the case where the organizational lease will be for the benefit of one permanent resident, our normal lease terms will apply and the organization simply needs to sign an agreement that they will be responsible for any and all damages caused by the resident during and at the end of the lease.

What types of people live in the building?

This is actually a very common question. However, we are not permitted to disclose contact details, employment details, age, race, religion, gender or any other personal details about our residents for good reason. Generally when people ask this question they are concerned about safety, noise, smoking, parties and the like. These are all valid concerns. What we can tell you is that all residents whom we lease to go through the same background and employment verification and we take resident safety very seriously.

After you move in we will still not be able to send you any information about your neighbors, but you are welcome to, and encouraged to, introduce yourself. Community involvement is a good safety measure to take.

Logistics Questions

Can I move my things in early?

Please see our FAQ for Move-Ins

I am considering moving much later than the available date. Can I lease it now?

You’ll want to check with us to make sure the landlord is agreeable to a lease starting more than 30 days after the available date. This usually works out, but it depends a lot on how far beyond 30 days your move will be etc. Please note that we don’t hold any properties for any reason without a signed and funded lease.

Virtual showings and “friend” showings

If we have a 3D virtual tour and/or video available they will be posted in the listings. We only do these videos and tours when the property is vacant and ready for move-in so we may not have these until a current resident moves out. You can schedule virtual tours with one of our agents just like a regular showing.

A “friend” showing is a good alternative when you want to really see the place but just can’t be there. Ask a friend, family member, or other trusted person to do the tour in your place. They can ask questions, take photos, and give you a feel for the place in your stead. Just schedule a showing and have them attend.