This month’s Alert updates recent housing legislation, including proposed amendments to the DC Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA), the launch of the DC RentRegistry portal, and updates to Montgomery County's rent...more
4/8/2025
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FHFA ,
Housing Market ,
Landlords ,
Maryland ,
Multi-Family Housing ,
Property Owners ,
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Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Rent Control ,
Tenants
With very active legislative sessions in the DMV region, we're providing these updates on proposed legislation and several ongoing efforts impacting the multifamily industry. ...more
3/18/2025
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BEPS ,
Eviction ,
Landlords ,
Multi-Family Development ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Real Estate Development ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Rent Control ,
State and Local Government ,
Tenant Opportunity to Purchase (TOPA) ,
Tenants ,
Urban Planning & Development ,
Zoning Laws
Finally, some potential good news for multifamily property owners and developers in DC. It appears that the discussions on reforming the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA), as well as the Emergency Rental Assistance...more
With Election Day fast approaching, market indicators appear more promising, notwithstanding regulatory hurdles. As a follow-up to our most recent Alert, below are some updates on recent multifamily legislative and legal...more
As a follow-up to our recent alerts, the Prince George’s County Council in Maryland held a public hearing Tuesday, April 25, and approved CB-51-2023, An Emergency Act Concerning Landlord Retaliation for Rent Stabilization...more
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The Rent Stabilization Act signed into law by Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks restricts County landlords from increasing tenants’ rent above 3 percent over a 12-month period. Separately,...more
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Numerous recent developments are having an impact on multifamily properties and owners throughout the region. These developments range from federal efforts to “protect renters and promote rental affordability” to...more
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New legislation would greatly expand the Montgomery County’s “payment in lieu of taxes” (PILOT) program....more
The Howard County, Maryland, Council passed Bill 13-2020—the Affordable Housing Retention Act—last week. This legislation provides the County and the Howard County Housing Commission with the right to purchase rental housing...more