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July DC TOPA Reform and Maryland Tenant Bill of Rights Alert

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Happy Independence Week to our readers. 249 years after our great country declared its independence, will some multifamily owners and investors soon be free from TOPA? ...more

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New D.C. Law on Pet Fees & Policies – What to Know for October

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The newly enacted Pets in Housing Amendment Act of 2024 D.C. law will impose significant new limits on pet-related fees and restrictions for rental housing providers. For leases starting on or after October 1, 2025: You may...more

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Significant tax benefits for owners of long-term rental buildings

Owners of buildings designated for long-term rentals are entitled to significant tax benefits that are being granted in order to encourage the construction of buildings that include residential apartments earmarked for...more

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Rhode Island AG Targets Real Estate Management and Development Firm for Alleged Unfair and Deceptive Acts and Practices

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In mid-April, Rhode Island Attorney General (AG) Peter F. Neronha announced a settlement with A.R. Building Company, Inc. (ARBC), a national real estate management and development business with properties throughout Rhode...more

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Chicago’s Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Ordinance Takes Effect on Northwest Side

The city of Chicago’s recently established Tenant Opportunity to Purchase (“TOP”) program for rental buildings on the city’s northwest side is now being enforced as of March 1, 2025, by the Department of Housing. The program...more

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RENTAL Act Promises to Improve Confidence for Owners of Affordable and Market-Rate Housing in the District and Provides...

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Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser unveiled legislation on February 12, 2025, aimed at protecting existing affordable housing units and improving the investment climate for newer multifamily housing in the District....more

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UK Real Estate Horizon Scanner Spring 2025

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The new UK government has made plenty of promises in terms of reform, a rental revolution and a planning shake-up. So what is coming down the line in terms of new legislation over the next few months and which are the crucial...more

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“Good Cause” Eviction Law passed in the City of Rochester

The City of Rochester recently became the largest city in New York outside of New York City to adopt “Good Cause” eviction protections in its local law. The enhanced rental protections include limitations on rent increases...more

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The politics of housing: Changes to UK residential property law - beware the law of unintended consequences

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The last government made significant changes to leasehold including banning new leasehold houses through the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024. The current government has indicated it will go even further through the...more

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2024 Legislative Updates: New Landlord-Tenant Laws in Colorado

In response to Colorado’s limited affordable housing supply, the General Assembly recently enacted several laws affecting residential landlords and tenants. These new laws involve tenant evictions, occupancy limits, housing...more

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Rockville and Montgomery County Take Differing Approaches to Rent Stabilization

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The City of Rockville and Montgomery County are addressing affordable housing with differing approaches. Both jurisdictions took action on rent control this summer, with plans for future legislation or applicable regulations...more

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Changes to New York's Housing Laws: What You Need to Know

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New York state has enacted changes in the housing laws that will have a significant impact on the development and operation of multifamily housing in New York City and the state, and will also ameliorate the effects of...more

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The Potential of Rent Control in Rhode Island

In 2023, Providence had the largest year over year residential rent increase compared to every other major U.S. city. Rising rental rates are not isolated to the Ocean State. Median residential rent prices increased in cities...more

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DMV Multifamily Update

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On the multifamily front, 2024 is off to a fast start. Notwithstanding high interest rates and a challenging regulatory environment, multifamily transactions continue. As a follow-up to our most recent Alert, below are some...more

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BTR Series Part 7: Residential Sector—Impacts on the Home Ownership Market and Other Sectors Such as Retirement Living

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In Part 7 of our build to rent (BTR) Series, we take a look at the current BTR market in Australia and the potential impacts of BTR developments on the residential sector....more

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BTR Series Part 6: Residential Tenancy Benefits - What Are the Benefits to Occupants?

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It is common understanding that the Australian Government has historically resisted policy changes to reduce tax barriers to a successful build-to-rent (BTR) sector, for fear of being viewed as favouring institutional and...more

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Prince George's County - Rent Control Update

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As a follow-up to our recent alerts, the Prince George’s County Council in Maryland held a public hearing Tuesday, April 25, and approved CB-51-2023, An Emergency Act Concerning Landlord Retaliation for Rent Stabilization...more

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New York Considering Additional Emergency Assistance for Subsidized and Public Housing

State Senator Brian Kavanagh and Assembly member Grace Lee are calling for the 2023-2024 New York State budget to include $389 million in funding for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (“ERAP”). Landlords, public housing...more

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Prince George’s County Enacts Rent Stabilization Act, Montgomery County Introduces Two Rent Control Bills

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Summary - The Rent Stabilization Act signed into law by Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks restricts County landlords from increasing tenants’ rent above 3 percent over a 12-month period. Separately,...more

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Biden-Harris Administration Issues White Paper Addressing Tenants’ Rights

On January 25, 2023, the White House Domestic Policy Council and National Economic Council published a Blueprint for a Renter Bill of Rights (the “Renter Bill of Rights”) on behalf of the Biden‑Harris Administration (the...more

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Broad Street Brief: Anti-Eviction Programs Extended as City Distributes Millions in Relief and Eyes Permanent Changes to Housing...

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Anti-Eviction Programs Extended as City Distributes Millions in Relief and Eyes Permanent Changes to Housing Policy - Philadelphia’s eviction diversion and rental assistance programs will stay in effect until at least...more

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10 Takeaways from Virginia Housing Commission’s April 2021 Meeting

Access to affordable housing remains a challenge in Virginia as in many states. During the 2021 General Assembly session, Virginia adopted a Low Income Housing Tax Credit and initiated several studies, including a deeper look...more

Jones Day

Mapping Out Rental Controls Across Europe

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The term "Rent Controls" refers to measures designed to restrict the amount of rent that a landlord can charge a tenant for residential premises. Rent control measures appear in various forms across Europe, ranging from...more

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California State Ballot Includes Major Property Tax, Rent Control Measures

While the focus in November is on the top of the ticket, Californians also face a long list of ballot measures. Here we focus on three major measures that impact California real estate: Propositions 15, 19 and 21....more

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South Carolina Housing Issues State Low Income Housing Tax Credit Policies

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South Carolina enacted a state low income housing tax credit on May 14, 2020... The South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing) is required to issue an eligibility statement in order for a...more

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