The U.S. Marshals Service recently unveiled a new DC eviction procedure which will take effect his summer. For years landlords and tenants alike have complained that the DC eviction procedures are unfair. Landlords complain that the process is inefficient and slow, as a result, it takes too long to regain possession of the rental unit after an Read more about New DC eviction procedures starting this summer[…]
A painful experience of a botched DC Rent Control exemption is an important lesson for property owners “So I’m fucked?” “yes.” “So I’m fucked.” “Uh-huh.” “So I’m FUCKED!” “In so many words, yes, you’re fucked” “I’m FUCKED, I’M FUCKED, IM FUCKIN’ FUCKED. WHATTHEFUCKMOTHERFUCKING FUCKING FUCK? What the fuck do I do now?” “You pay the Read more about “Takin’ it up the tailpipe:” A DC Rent Control exemption cautionary tail[…]
An ABC Settlement Agreement can be more than just a ‘pain-in-the-ass’ for owners. In a regulatory environment perfect for owners, there would be no such thing as an ABC Settlement Agreement. But, the regulatory environment isn’t perfect. The government has always allowed the public to ‘weigh-in’ on how a new liquor license or change to an existing Read more about Is your ABC Settlement Agreement putting your bar in double jeopardy?[…]
March Liquor License Update Here is what owners of bars, restaurants, and nightclubs need to know This month I wrote two posts about specific types of violations that cause DC Bar owners fits: sale to minors and investigation interference. Learn the anatomy of these issues, what you can do to avoid them, and how to Read more about DC Liquor License Update – March 2018[…]
The DC Real Estate Law Update for Developers, Landlords, and Owners There were several significant happenings this month in the world of D.C. Real Estate. Right off the bat on March 1, the Court of Appeals came down with a ruling that impacts the priority of condominium liens. (details below) Not to be outdone by Read more about DC Real Estate Law Update – March 2018[…]