by Marlene Berlin “My biggest concern at Van Ness is pedestrian safety. As a pedestrian, I feel my safety is constantly at risk,” Benae Mosby said at a recent meeting […]
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High-Rise Life: When renters must relocate
by Barbara Cline Did you know that DC renters have the right to request relocation assistance from their landlord if they are displaced by a substantial rehabilitation of their unit? […]
High-Rise Life: DC’s 2015 rent increases – under rent control
by Barbara Cline (DC has set the 2016 rent increase at 2%, and it’s 0% for seniors and those with disabilities. Read about it here.) As a member of the […]
High-Rise Life: Rent Control Can Trump Amenities
by Barbara Cline I see them and often wish I lived there, too: Those amenity-rich new high-rises, featuring top-of-the-line appliances, on-site fitness studios and luxurious lounge areas. So why don’t […]
High-Rise Life: 2014 Rent Increases
by Barbara Cline Last month, the DC Rental Housing Commission announced that the 2014 Consumer Price Index for urban workers (CPI-W) will be 1.4%. This percentage is the basis for […]
Over 60? Do Something Wise For Your Body
Editor’s note: This piece was published in 2014, and some of the application instructions and links are dated. For the most up-to-date information and a schedule of classes, contact the […]
Thank You, Tenant Summit!
by Barbara Cline This Saturday, I will be attending the 6th Annual Tenant & Tenant Association Summit at the Kellogg Conference Center at Gallaudet University. I encourage all renters – […]
High-Rise Life: Greener Condos
by Barbara Cline Forest Hills condo owners who want their buildings to be greener should see what the Master-Metered Condo Alliance is doing. Although this group is only for Maryland […]
High-Rise Life Save The Date: 2013 Tenant Summit
On Saturday, September 28th, the 6th Annual Tenant and Tenant Association Summit will be held at the Kellogg Conference Center at Gallaudet University. The event is FREE. And the information […]
High-Rise Life: #1 Renter Complaint
by Barbara Cline Which one of the complaints listed below represented the largest number of client intake cases for the Office of the Tenant Advocate (OTA) in FY 2012? 1) […]