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The DOJ's Lawsuit Against RealPage: Unpacking the Allegations and Implications for the Rental Market

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and eight state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against real estate software company RealPage, alleging that its algorithmic pricing system has contributed to widespread...more

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Rockville and Montgomery County Take Differing Approaches to Rent Stabilization

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The City of Rockville and Montgomery County are addressing affordable housing with differing approaches. Both jurisdictions took action on rent control this summer, with plans for future legislation or applicable regulations...more

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National Rent Control, Prince George’s County Enacts New Rent Control, Montgomery County Poised to Adopt Regulations for Rent...

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Rent control continues to be headline news, with local legislation being enacted and national legislation being proposed. The rent control law in Prince George’s County was enacted yesterday and it appears that the rent...more

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Revitalizing Luxembourg’s Housing Market: An Insight Into the New Measures

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In a strategic move to support and breathe new life into the housing market, the Luxembourg government has enacted a sweeping set of measures in a law voted on by Luxembourg’s parliament on May 22, 2024. Aimed at both...more

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Maryland Rent Control, DC Lease Assignment Tax, and Increased Indemnity Deed of Trust Threshold

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Rent control laws continue to evolve in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. The rent control law enacted last year in Montgomery County will become effective once regulations are adopted. Our recent Alert discussed these...more

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Proposed Rent Control Regulations Under Review by the Montgomery County Council

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On Friday, June 14, 2024, the Montgomery County Department of Housing and Community Affairs (DHCA) delivered proposed regulations to the Montgomery County Council (Council) for review and consideration. The proposed...more

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New Bill Requires Municipalities to Assess Affordable Housing Properties Based on Net Rental Income

The Connecticut General Assembly recently passed a bill requiring municipalities to assess properties used solely for low and moderate-income housing based on the capitalized value of their net rental income....more

Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP

Unveiling The Pitfalls: The Real Risks Of Using RealPage

Over the last decade, apartment owners and managers have increasingly used algorithm-based software to set rents. This practice and its practitioners are now under scrutiny as many owners and operators are being investigated...more

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HUD Issues Guidance on Applicability of the Fair Housing Act to Tenant Screening and Housing-Related Advertising That Relies Upon...

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On May 2, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released two sets of guidance addressing the applicability of the Fair Housing Act (FHA) to two areas where, in the agency’s view, algorithmic processes and...more

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Real Estate & Construction News Roundup (5/1/24) – IMF’s Data on Housing, REITs Versus Private Real Estate, and Suburban Versus...

In our latest roundup, apartment sales fall for seventh straight quarter, raising real estate capital proves challenging, aspiring homeowners face strong obstacles, and more!...more

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German Residential Portfolios: Market Outlook

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As investors scrutinise German residential real estate opportunities in 2024, the environment looks very different from a year ago. While some large deals were executed in 2023 despite pressures in the market, the outlook for...more

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Changes to New York's Housing Laws: What You Need to Know

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New York state has enacted changes in the housing laws that will have a significant impact on the development and operation of multifamily housing in New York City and the state, and will also ameliorate the effects of...more

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Status of California Rent Control Reform

It seems like year-after-year, attempts are made to reform or repeal California’s rent control regulations, namely the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act (Civ. Code §§ 1954.50 et seq.) (Costa-Hawkins Act). 2024 has proven to be...more

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Live Local Act Rent: 2024 Limits Increased by up to 10%

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The Florida Housing Finance Corporation (“FHFC”) recently published their 2024 Income Limits and Rent Limits. These figures show up to a 10% increase in rent limits applicable to qualified Live Local Act projects throughout...more

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The Potential of Rent Control in Rhode Island

In 2023, Providence had the largest year over year residential rent increase compared to every other major U.S. city. Rising rental rates are not isolated to the Ocean State. Median residential rent prices increased in cities...more

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Orange County's AMI Jumps to $90,400 in 2024: What It Means for Affordable Housing

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The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced the 2024 Area Median Income (AMI) and Rent Limits for counties statewide. These numbers are impactful on a number of levels, but are extremely important...more

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D.C., Maryland Multifamily Housing Update: Prince George’s County Rent Control, Montgomery County Tenant Protections, Montgomery...

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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

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Unlocking the Future of Build-To-Rent Housing at the Annual Build-to-Rent Forum (East)

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Goulston & Storrs participated in the 9th Annual Build-to-Rent Forum (East) that took place on March 20-21 in Nashville, Tennessee. This conference focused on the latest trends and business strategies in build-to-rent housing...more

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Prince George's County Rent Control Extension/BEPS/Montgomery County Rent Control Updates

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Our recent Alert focused on the D.C. Housing in Downtown program, the Montgomery County Right of First Refusal legislation, rent control in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties, the SCOTUS rent control challenge denial,...more

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Spring Budget 2024

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It has been a busy Budget for the real estate sector today, particularly for the residential sector.  The big announcement was the proposal to abolish SDLT’s multiple dwellings relief (“MDR”).  This came as a surprise and for...more

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ROFR Law, HID Tax Abatement, Rent Control Laws and Regulations, and SCOTUS Update

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Our recent Alert included details and updates on new Montgomery County rent control regulations, an expanded right of first refusal (ROFR) process, and our related advocacy efforts....more

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Live Local Act: Proposed New Language Protects Early Applicants

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The Florida Legislature continues to modify the proposed changes to the Live Local Act (Act) through the latest version of Senate Bill 328 (SB 328), passed on February 7, 2024. For background on the original Act, see “Live...more

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Structured Finance Spectrum – Winter 2024

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Welcome to the latest edition of the Spectrum, covering hot-topic issues in the structured finance markets in the U.S. and UK. This edition features the shifting single-family rental landscape, what’s next for EDGAR, and...more

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Proposed Rent Control Regulations Raise Many Questions

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As noted in our prior Alert, the Montgomery County Department of Housing and Community Affairs (DHCA) published draft regulations on February 1 to implement the County’s new rent control law. By its terms, the rent control...more

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Rent Control Regulations and Federal Legislation Alert

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If you have been following our recent Alerts, you are aware that the multifamily industry has been subject to a series of chilling legislative actions and proposals. Today’s Alert focuses on two very recent high-profile...more

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