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A fix or a setback? DC may strip tenant purchase rights from all single-family homes
A new bill introduced by councilmember Anita Bonds would exempt single-family homes from the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA). Realtors say that's necessary to prevent abuses, while tenant advocates say it will harm vulnerable populations. Keep reading…
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I bought a house in Prince George’s County, and I’m really happy I did
There are a lot of complaints about affordability in the DC area, yet many people seem to have a mental block around a great alternative: living or buying a house in Prince George’s County. Keep reading…
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Should TOPA rights be scaled back for renters in single-family homes? Here’s the latest in DC’s debate.
Advocates continue to debate new TOPA legislation. Some say the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, or TOPA, lets tenants demand a payout in exchange for allowing a home sale to proceed. Others say it’s a tool for protecting renters and affordable housing that shouldn’t be weakened. Keep reading…