





Montgomery County, Maryland’s temporary restrictions on new data center approvals have introduced immediate permitting uncertainty for developers, property owners, investors, lenders, utilities, and technology companies evaluating projects in the county.
Under the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Support Act of 2026, key provisions of the Pets in Housing Amendment Act are expected to become effective on October 1, 2026, limiting the pet fees landlords may charge and prohibiting many breed-, size- and weight-based restrictions.
Greenstein DeLorme & Luchs (GDL) is pleased to announce that two of its attorneys are recognized in the 2026 Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers rankings, a distinction that honors outstanding lawyers who attain a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
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.
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.
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 ...
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