URGENT NOTICE: NEW DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA LAW PROHIBITS RESIDENTIAL EVICTIONS DURING EXTREME HEAT
URGENT NOTICE: NEW DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA LAW PROHIBITS RESIDENTIAL EVICTIONS DURING EXTREME HEAT
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 above 95 degrees Fahrenheit or 35 degrees Celsius, no evictions may occur.
Important Amendments to Rental Housing Act of the District of Columbia
Important Amendments to Rental Housing Act of the District of Columbia
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.
Urgent Notice: DC Landlords Must Re-Register All Rent-Controlled and Exempt Properties!
Urgent Notice: DC Landlords Must Re-Register All Rent-Controlled and Exempt Properties!
Streamlining Rental Housing Management: Introducing the RentRegistry The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in Washington, D.C., is setto revolutionize the administration of the Rental Housing Act of 1985 with the introduction ofthe RentRegistry. This innovative system aims to modernize the way rental housing data ismanaged, making it easier for housing providers and renters alike to comply with regulations andaccess vital information. Here’s a comprehensive look at what the RentRegistry entails and howyou can prepare for its implementation. The Need for Modernization For the past 40 years, the Rental Accommodations Division (RAD) has managed the RentalHousing Act through a ...
GDL was named Best in Industry Law Firm for 2023 by the Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Association of Greater Washington, DC (CREBA)
GDL was named Best in Industry Law Firm for 2023 by the Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Association of Greater Washington, DC (CREBA)
This is GDL’s fifth Best in Industry Law Firm Award, and we could not be prouder to get such high recognition from CREBA. Thanks to our clients who trust in us, and to our talented and tireless staff.
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