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Eviction Procedure Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2018 The District of Columbia has new legislation governing procedures for both residential and commercial evictions. These changes represent a dramatic shift from current practices and will impact both landlords and tenants alike. Click here to read GDL’s memorandum on the new law.

GDL is proud to have been named Best in Industry Law Firm for 2017 by the Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Association of Greater Washington, DC (CREBA). GDL is honored to have taken home the award in 3 of the last 5 years.  We owe all the credit to our clients who trust in us and…

Rental housing laws in the District of Columbia and Maryland have been modified legislatively and through court interpretations of existing laws in a significant manner. This Memorandum summarizes those modifications which are likely to impact the majority of housing providers. You should consult legal counsel to determine how they apply to your specific circumstances.  To…

The Electric Company Infrastructure Improvement Financing Act of 2014 (the "Act") authorizes Pepco and the District of Columbia Department of Transportation to design and implement a program to remove designated overhead power lines and place them and related facilities underground. The Apartment and Office Building Association of Metropolitan Washington ("AOBA"), represented by Mark Policy of…