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Can DC Bars Refuse To Accept Cash?

Can DC Bars Refuse To Accept Cash?

Hospitality Legislation
This is a confusing issue for bars and restaurant owners, that I have received a number of questions on. That is due in no small part to the extensive, but incomplete coverage of the Cashless Retailer’s Prohibition Act of 2020. The short answer is YES, owner’s can refuse to accept cash, for now.
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When & How D.C.’s Eviction Moratorium Ends

When & How D.C.’s Eviction Moratorium Ends

Legislation Real Estate
DC has one of, if not the strictest, eviction moratoria in the country. The Council’s so-called “off-ramp” is a series of expiration dates when different aspects of the eviction protections come to an end. Below is a summary of the relevant dates and details on what actions landlords may take.
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Five Things Residential Landlords Must Know About Resuming Evictions

Five Things Residential Landlords Must Know About Resuming Evictions

Legislation Real Estate
Evictions and case filings in DC are resuming gradually after a 19-month ban. The Council has complicated the process with new requirements, many of which are identified here. We understand that landlords may have additional questions and are glad to help navigate the process.
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DC Landlords MUST Have a Business License to File for Eviction

DC Landlords MUST Have a Business License to File for Eviction

Legislation Real Estate
A new law making it tougher for landlords to evict tenants took effect on November 9, 2020. Among the tenant protections in the Fairness in Renting Emergency Amendment Act, is a requirement that landlords have a current housing basic business license in order to access the courts and file an eviction case. This is a change from the Superior Court’s existing precedent, which allowed even unlicensed owners to pursue eviction.
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When & How D.C.’s Eviction Moratorium Ends

When & How D.C.’s Eviction Moratorium Ends

Legislation Real Estate
DC has one of, if not the strictest, eviction moratoria in the country. The Council’s so-called “off-ramp” is a series of expiration dates when different aspects of the eviction protections come to an end. Below is a summary of the relevant dates and details on what actions landlords may take.
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Five Things Residential Landlords Must Know About Resuming Evictions

Five Things Residential Landlords Must Know About Resuming Evictions

Legislation Real Estate
Evictions and case filings in DC are resuming gradually after a 19-month ban. The Council has complicated the process with new requirements, many of which are identified here. We understand that landlords may have additional questions and are glad to help navigate the process.
Read More
DC Landlords MUST Have a Business License to File for Eviction

DC Landlords MUST Have a Business License to File for Eviction

Legislation Real Estate
A new law making it tougher for landlords to evict tenants took effect on November 9, 2020. Among the tenant protections in the Fairness in Renting Emergency Amendment Act, is a requirement that landlords have a current housing basic business license in order to access the courts and file an eviction case. This is a change from the Superior Court’s existing precedent, which allowed even unlicensed owners to pursue eviction.
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DC’s New Law Further Prevents Landlords from Protecting Life, Safety, and Property

DC’s New Law Further Prevents Landlords from Protecting Life, Safety, and Property

Legislation Real Estate
On October 14, 2020 a new law is set to go into effect further restricting landlords’ from preventing harm to tenants and buildings. The law does two things: prohibits a housing provider from issuing a notice to vacate to a tenant; and use any alternative means, such as decreasing services, to constructively evict a tenant. Notably, the second piece is redundant, as constructive eviction has been illegal for decades.
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D.C.’s Restriction on Hookah Bars in Phase II Reopening

D.C.’s Restriction on Hookah Bars in Phase II Reopening

Hospitality Legislation
The Department of Health recently closed a Georgetown hookah bar, which has sparked questions from restaurant owners if offering hookah during Phase II reopening is legal? Clearly, DOH takes the position that it is not.
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