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“DC Renter Parking Rights (Residential Parking Permit)”

Published August 4, 2022 at 2:35PM

“Dear PoPville,

I’ve been a DC resident for about six years. Preparing to sign my lease for my next apartment building, and came across an unexpected provision in the contract. Regarding parking (the building has a garage):

“Residents and/or Occupants are prohibited from participating in the Residential Parking Permit (“RPP”) Program through the District of Columbia, including, but not limited to, applying for or obtaining an RPP. Should Resident and/or Occupants either seek to obtain by application or actually obtain an RPP, that would constitute a serious and material breach of the lease, (more…)

“Question regarding security deposits”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 15, 2022 at 1:15PM

photo by Diane Krauthamer

“Dear PoPville,

I have a question for the community regarding security deposits in DC. Are tenants entitled to their security deposit paid back with interest? However, some leases like my own state that no interest shall be returned. Is this enforceable?”

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“Question about short term leasing or corporate housing at major apartment buildings.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 22, 2022 at 1:35PM

photo by Diane Krauthamer

“Dear PoPville,

We live in a modern new development. It has recently come to our attention that many of the units are being rented out to short term tenants for anywhere from a weekend to a week. (more…)

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Notes from your Neighbors

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 2, 2022 at 2:35PM

Thanks to Mike for sending from Logan Circle.

“Our building isn’t rent controlled but is that even legal?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 31, 2022 at 2:35PM

“Dear PoPville,

I read an article a few weeks ago about crazy rent increases in Washington DC. Our rent is scheduled to go up from about 2100 to 2700 for a 12 month lease, or 3300 for a 6 month lease. If it matters, that’s just base rent and doesn’t include parking, dog fees, electric, or water… Our building isn’t rent controlled but is that even legal?”

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“Breed Restrictions Question: If anyone has met a husky, I can assure you they are the furthest things from aggressive. Mischievous, maybe”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 18, 2022 at 2:35PM

“Dear PoPville,

I’m the proud owner of a 7yo husky and I recently sold my condo. I’m in the market for an apartment but it turns out my husky isn’t welcome. Apparently the breed is on the Restricted Breed List that many buildings use. (more…)

“Waking up on DAY 3 with no water”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 11, 2022 at 9:35AM

“Filling out toilet tanks with water so we can flush our toilets!!”

Lindsay reports: “Waking up on DAY 3 with no water at Allegro DC- 3460 14th St NW. 297 unit building can’t flush/bathe.”

Malik reports: “Going on 49 hours with no water. Everytime they are supposed to turn it back on, they find a new problem that adds to the delay” (more…)

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“how much notice is required for us to vacate the property to enable a smoother transition out of the place?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 14, 2022 at 1:05PM

“Dear PoPville,

Our landlord has provided notice that she would like to sell the row house where we’re currently on a month-to-month lease. I’m aware that we have the right of first refusal when it comes to purchasing the property at a fair price. We provided a response this week that we will not be purchasing the property. (more…)

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“May 1 is the first date landlords may raise rents in rent-controlled units”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 4, 2022 at 9:15AM

photo by Diane Krauthamer

“Dear PoPville,

For anybody who didn’t know, May 1 is the first date landlords may raise rents in rent-controlled units, following a freeze on increases amid the pandemic. Landlord have to provide 30 days notice, which means lots of tenants should be receiving letters around now. (more…)

“Is a 60% rent increase legal?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 3, 2022 at 1:15PM

“Dear PoPville,

I currently rent a one bedroom apartment in a building in DC and pay $2195 a month. My lease just expired on 2/28/22 and I’ve gone month-to-month. It will be short-lived because I close on a condo later this month. The apartment building requires 60 days notice to move out instead of 30, which I submitted on 2/15 when I went under contract. So my last day of paying rent will be 4/15. (more…)

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