DC Rental Property License: Coming into compliance

So you’ve been renting for a few years but are just taking the steps to get licensed and become legal. Congratulations! Before starting the process there are a few things of which you should be aware of. Fines & Penalties As of this writing the City does not impose the $2000 unlicensed Landlord fine on […]

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Brrrr…. It’s Getting Cold in Here! What Are DC Rental Heating Requirements?

As summer ends and DC starts to cool down, an important requirement for DC landlords is that they maintain proper heating temperatures as required by DC regulations.  As a property manager, landlords are required to make sure HVAC systems are in proper working order. Under DC rental law, if the tenant has the ability to […]

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DC Rent Control: Facts You Should Know

**Important Note: Sole Proprietor Owner(s) of four or fewer properties are typically exempt from Rent Control. Properties owned by Corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), Partnerships and some Trust are automatically bound to Rent Control no matter how few or many the entity may own. Some trust may be exempt from rent control depending on circumstance. […]

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Window Bars: Make sure they offer a quick release mechanism

Requirements for a Quick-Release Mechanism According to the 2006 International Residential Code (IRC), basements and sleeping rooms should have at least one operable emergency escape and rescue opening. Windows that are equipped with bars and which are intended for emergency egress should have a quick-release mechanism installed. If a room’s egress requirements are already satisfied by […]

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