Effective July 1, 2020, a flurry of new laws take effect in the Commonwealth of Virginia. This article summarizes the critical laws impacting the Landlord and Tenant landscape.
June 2020
2020 UPDATES TO VIRGINIA LANDLORD & TENANT LAWS
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IMPACT OF CORONAVIRUS SUPPORT EMERGENCY AMENDMENT ACT OF 2020 ON RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
This Memorandum summarizes the provision of the Coronavirus Support Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 that directly impact residential and commercial property in the District of Columbia. This Act consolidates the 4 prior COVID-19 related emergency acts into 1, including several changes to the prior versions.
June 2020
CORONAVIRUS SUPPORT EMERGENCY AMENDMENT ACT OF 2020 – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On Tuesday, May 19, 2020, the District of Columbia City Council unanimously approved the Coronavirus Support Emergency Amendment Act of 2020, which awaits Mayor Bowser’s signature. The Act consolidates and amends the four prior COVID-19 related emergency acts, including several substantial changes to the Rental Housing Act and other existing laws with respect to residential…
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Council of the District of Columbia Considering Amendments to Rent Control Laws; Certificate of Assurance with Respect to Properties Exempt from Rent Control
December 9, 2019 By: Richard W. Luchs The Council of the District of Columbia is considering amendments to a pending rent control Bill which, if passed, would subject to rent control: (a) housing accommodations constructed after December 31, 1975 but before 2005 or (b) rental units added to an existing housing accommodation after January 1,…
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