Effective April 16, 2026, residential evictions in Washington, D.C., are subject to a new restriction. The Extreme Heat Eviction Protection Amendment Act of 2025 (D.C. Law 26-0108), codified at D.C. Code §42-3505.01(k)(3), states: On any day when the National Weather Service predicts at 8:00 a.m. the temperature at the National Airport weather station will rise …
GDL is proud to announce that Erin B. McAuliffe, Esq., has been elected to the Board of Governors of the Bar Association of Montgomery County, Maryland (BAMC) for the 2026–2028 term. Founded in 1894, BAMC serves approximately 1,500 attorneys and plays a vital role in supporting the legal community and shaping the local legal landscape …
Despite the recent passage of the RENTAL Act (D.C. Law No. L26-0080; effective December 31, 2025) and its ostensible intent to rebalance rights of both housing providers and tenants, the District of Columbia City Council (the “Council”) enacted new legislation which imposes more regulatory requirements on housing accommodations exempt from rent stabilization. On March 3, …
UPDATE: The RENTAL Act successfully completed the congressional review period. The RENTAL Act is now DC Law Number L26-0080 and has an effective date of December 31, 2025. GDL expects publication of the Notice of Law Effectiveness in the D.C. Register in the next two weeks. The Rebalancing Expectations for Neighbors, Tenants, and Landlords (RENTAL) …
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