It’s a tale of two recoveries: restaurants in D.C.’s downtown core are worse off than those in residential areas.
Landlords have sought to whittle down the eviction moratorium to pressure tenants to apply for federal rental assistance.
Apr 20, 2021
New Law Bans Montgomery County Landlords From Denying Housing To People Convicted Of Minor Crimes
The Housing Justice Act bans landlords from running criminal background checks on prospective tenants until after they make a conditional offer of housing.
Apr 20, 2021
Bowser’s Changes To D.C.’s Comprehensive Plan Will ‘Exacerbate Racial Inequities,’ Analysis Says
After D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson released changes to the crucial land-use document, the analysis said it doesn’t fully address systemic racism.
Mar 31, 2021
Conditions Were Already Bad At This Langley Park Apartment Complex. COVID Made Them Intolerable
Tenants at two buildings in Langley Park, Maryland, have complained about poor living conditions for years. Could the pandemic lead to real change at the troubled apartments?
Mar 11, 2021
Landlords In Maryland Are Exploiting A Loophole To Evict Renters During The Pandemic, Advocates Say
In theory, renters in Maryland are protected from eviction during the pandemic. But landlords have found another legal way to remove tenants from their homes.
Mar 10, 2021
How The New COVID Stimulus Bill Could Impact Business, Metro, And Child Poverty In The D.C. Region
The latest stimulus package, the American Rescue Plan, will direct more than $10 billion in state and local aid to D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
A lack of affordably priced housing in Maryland can create long-term economic problems, according to a new state-commissioned report.
The funds come from the most recent federal relief package, but some landlords say rental assistance in Virginia is flawed.
