Posts tagged Housing Code
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You can now build an accessory apartment in DC to make some money! Here’s a step-by-step guide.
Maybe you've heard about accessory dwelling units, also known as ADUs or accessory apartments. New DC laws now allow them to be built in much of the city. If you've been thinking about installing one in your house but don't know how, we're here to help! Keep reading…
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Will apartments on top of grocery stores overwhelm Reston?
Keeping zoning limits low won't stop the job and family growth that brings people Reston. Letting people live where they can walk, bike, or take transit to their jobs or errands–rather than force them to drive for every trip–is a far better method to accommodate that growth. Keep reading…
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Four ways to get money to help you preserve your DC house
Did you know there's a DC-based program that offers low-cost installation of rain barrels, trees, and rain gardens? There are a lot of ways DC homeowners can get help with keeping or improving their house. Keep reading…
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DC has a slumlord problem and not enough inspectors to solve it
Some landlords in DC have been forcing their tenants live in horrendous conditions for years, without having to make fixes or pay fines. Part of the problem is that the DC government only employs 13 housing inspectors, so it's easy for housing code violators to slip through the cracks. Keep reading…