Posts tagged Rent Control
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Montgomery County just passed rent stabilization. Now what?
Montgomery County has had a big last six months: In that time the county has passed an increase to the recordation tax, a property tax increase, and, most recently, passed a (pretty good!) permanent rent stabilization law. So…now what? Keep reading…
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I asked ChatGPT to write a sitcom about…rent stabilization
Montgomery County Council President Evan Glass says they could spend all day debating rent stabilization, so to pass the time, I fired up ChatGPT and asked it to write a sitcom about rent stabilization. Here’s what it came up with. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Montgomery County rent stabilization debates continue as vote looms
Montgomery County rent stabilization debate marked by disagreements. Broyhill Mansion back on the market in Arlington as site for up to 36 missing middle housing units. Baltimore doesn’t have an inclusionary zoning law in place, and residents are paying the price. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Georgetown Transformers statue battle continues
Owner of Georgetown’s Transformers statues will continue to fight. Long Bridge reconstruction to boost rail capacity could be delayed by inflation. WMATA seeks help from local police departments to boost security on transit. Keep reading…
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Here’s why GGWash supports rent stabilization in Montgomery County
Montgomery County is looking at two proposals for rent stabilization. We think this is good, but it’s only the beginning for tackling our housing crisis. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Cherry blossoms cause Metro to have best Sunday ridership since 2015
Cherry blossom visitors lead to highest Metrorail Sunday ridership since 2015. Amazon affordable housing fund lead steps down. White’s Ferry owner to sell ferry to Montgomery County government. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Soon some DC license plates will demand statehood
DC DMV to offer “We Demand Statehood” license plates. Maryland Housing Partnership will aid 400 residents affected by the Silver Spring apartment fire. All-affordable housing complex proposed for Tysons approved by planning commission. Keep reading…
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National links: The best new bike lanes in the US, ranked
Ranking the best new bike lanes in the US. Hedge funds are the big housing scapegoat. Pittsburgh pioneers a climate-focused budget process. Keep reading…
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Rent stabilization policy in Montgomery County has its role to play — but only if it’s done carefully
As rent in Montgomery County and across the country continues to soar, what role can rent stabilization policy play in addressing our housing crisis? Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: 7000-series trains are back
Eight 7000-series trains are returning to Metrorail today. New proposal to extend caps on rent increases in Montgomery County. DC to acquire land in Ward 7 and anchor it with a grocery store. And more in today’s Breakfast links. Keep reading…