The law in Washington D.C. that regulates how landlords handle tenants’ security deposits can be somewhat confusing. It’s relatively common for landlords to unknowingly violate the law and suffer unfortunate legal consequences.  If you are planning to charge a tenant...

If you cannot afford to pay your mortgage, the lender has the right to foreclose on your home loan. That means the bank will take the property because of nonpayment according to the terms of your mortgage. You may have legal recourse if you have concerns about...

Construction projects can take months of planning to get off the ground and require significant investments of time and money to start. In the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, a developer may have to work through a number of real property legal issues related to...

The timely payment of rent is the most fundamental tenant responsibility and the primary reason that landlords rent out property.  Washington, D.C. has legal requirements governing rent which can dictate which party will prevail in landlord tenant disputes. Rent...

When you purchase a new construction condominium, you expect a problem-free experience and a home or investment you can enjoy for years to come. Unfortunately, if the builder poorly supervised construction or cut corners on labor or materials, you could end up with a...

You worked long and hard to buy your house, and now you want to rent it out for extra income. You may use the money to supplement your retirement plan or to maintain other rental properties. You lease the property to a tenant you believe will pay the rent on time and...

Condominium living combines home ownership with the convenience of managed facility maintenance and extra amenities that a single-family home would not usually have. Although you have owned property in the past, there are several details to take into consideration...