Frequently Asked Questions from Residents

Click here for a list of all our available homes, which are updated daily.

Click the red “Schedule a showing” tab to begin under the listing. All questions must be answered, and the minimum requirements must be met to schedule a showing. Once scheduled, you will receive an email or text that you must confirm; otherwise, it will be canceled.

Most of our properties have available showtimes during regular business hours Monday through Friday, and vacant properties are available for Saturday showings between 10 AM-2 PM. Specific time slots for homes are available on individual property listings.

Zoom and in-person showings with one of our team are completed on a one-to-one basis with a 10 to 15 -minute time frame. Showings are scheduled in 15-minute increments, with other showings often before and after, so please be on time and don’t be alarmed if you happen to meet another prospective applicant. Feel free to say hello.

To apply for any of our homes, all residents over the age of 18 will need to complete our Resident Rental Application. With your application, you will also need to provide a copy of your Photo ID and proof of income. There is a $49 application fee for each applicant.

All leases require a Security deposit equivalent to one month’s rent, and this is due within 24 hours of the lease being signed.

Your first month’s or prorated rent is due before your lease start date and before receiving keys for the property.

Before your move-in, we will need a copy of your Renters Insurance (with a min liability of $250,000) and put BGE utilities into your name.

Our minimum resident qualifications are as follows:    

• Have a minimum credit score of 600
• Verifiable income showing collective income of at least three times the monthly rent. Voucher holders’ verifiable income shows a collective amount of at least three times the tenant’s share of rent.
• Have at least 12 months of verifiable rental or mortgage history on present and previous residences, showing a positive rental history without evictions, failure to pay rent records, improper notice to vacate records, breach of lease complaints, or lease violations
• Pass a criminal background check
• Have no accounts in collections
• Have a valid Social Security number or Tax ID number
• Be able to take possession of the property within 21 days of its available date

For certain properties and situations, if you don’t meet all of our minimum criteria, you may have the option to ask a Guarantor to co-sign on the lease. This person must meet all of the minimum requirements by themselves and submit a rental application along with all the leaseholders. They would be responsible for all terms of the lease.

Annapolis Property Services, LLC understands and acknowledges that it is unlawful to refuse to sell or rent, or otherwise make unavailable or deny, a dwelling to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or source of income.

APS Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) – Prospective Residents

The Company welcomes applications from those receiving housing assistance. However, not all properties managed by the Company are approved by the local housing authority to receive housing assistance.

In the event that you have applied for a property that is not registered, there will likely be a delay in fully processing your application.

The Company encourages the property’s owner to proceed with due speed in completing the registration process. In the meantime, the Company will continue to process applications in the order in which they are received

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The minimum duration for our standard lease agreement is 12 months.

The majority of our homes consider pets on a case-by-case basis, and in most situations, we do not charge monthly pet rent or a pet application fee.  The only additional costs for your pet are a one-time $250 per pet fee and a $150 addendum fee. Unfortunately, we are not able to allow Pit Bull terrier breeds or mixes.

We do not charge monthly pet rent or a pet application fee.  The only additional costs for your pet are a one-time $250 per pet fee and a $150 addendum fee.

All rent payments are due by the first day of every month and are considered late after that date.

You can pay rent in the following ways:
– Online Payment through our online accounting system
– Bill Pay through your bank
– Check either via mail or delivered to the APS office
– Credit Card (convenience charge will apply)
– Cashier’s check- must be delivered in person during normal business hours

Residents are responsible for all utilities unless otherwise indicated. BGE should be put in your name before you take occupancy to be effective as of your lease start date. Water utility bills will remain in the owner’s name and will be sent to you electronically for direct payment.

Unless otherwise indicated, residents are responsible for yard care, lawn maintenance, and gutter cleaning.

Maintenance requests can be submitted via your online tenant portal and will be acknowledged by the following business day.

Should an Emergency occur that poses a danger to you or further damage to the property, such as fire, burst water pipes, gas leak, etc., first contact emergency response services at 911, and then call the APS Emergency phone number 410 878 6539.

After the lease expires, security deposits are returned to the resident, with interest, per Maryland State law, less any deductions within 45 days of the lease end date.

HOA fees are included in the monthly rent for the majority of our properties.

We currently manage homes within a 15-mile radius of Annapolis, with our primary areas being Annapolis, Arnold, Cape St Claire, Severna Park, Riva, Odenton, and Edgewater.