There have been a number of new regulatory developments since our prior Alert, including updates on Prince George’s County rent control, Montgomery County tenant protections, Montgomery County Right of First Refusal (ROFR)...more
4/8/2024
/ Construction Industry ,
Housing Market ,
Landlords ,
LIHTC ,
Multi-Family Development ,
Real Estate Development ,
Rent ,
Rent Control ,
Rental Property ,
Right of First Refusal ,
State and Local Government ,
Tax Abatement ,
Tenants
As we enter the fourth month of the COVID-19 pandemic, legislators and regulators are continuing to adapt by enacting rules for the “new normal.” Jurisdictions in the Washington, D.C., region are in various stages of...more
7/22/2020
/ Building Permits ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Courthouses ,
Eviction ,
Judicial Proceedings ,
Landlords ,
Moratorium ,
Real Estate Development ,
Relief Measures ,
Rent ,
Virtual Meetings ,
Workplace Safety
As the world around us evolves day by day due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is difficult to know exactly how to handle real estate and land use matters when government offices are closed, document recordings are delayed,...more
The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) of Prince George’s County in Maryland is reviewing numerous responses it received from developers on its recent Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The RFQ seeks to...more
It’s been a busy year for sales and acquisitions of multifamily properties in Maryland. We frequently represent purchasers and sellers in multifamily transfers throughout the state. This means we frequently navigate the...more
Ballard Spahr’s mixed-use, condominium, and multifamily lawyers are pleased to provide this newsletter to keep you apprised of important developments and trends in real estate law in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C....more
7/12/2016
/ Condominiums ,
Construction Defects ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Fees ,
First Time Homebuyers ,
Homeowners Association (HOA) ,
Land Transfer Taxes ,
Mixed-Use Zoning ,
New Legislation ,
Public Projects ,
Real Estate Development ,
Real Estate Market ,
Realty Transfer Taxes ,
Recordation Taxes ,
Resales Agreements ,
Security Deposits ,
Sewer Systems ,
Statute of Limitations ,
Tax Sales ,
Tenants ,
Utilities Sector ,
Vertical Restraints ,
Warranties ,
Zoning Laws
A decision by the District of Columbia Court of Appeals emphasizes the need for real estate developers to proceed with caution when making representations to potential home buyers in jurisdictions with consumer protection...more