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District of Columbia’s COVID-19 Response Supplemental Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 – Impact on Landlords and Property Managers
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantOn Tuesday, April 7th, the D.C. Council passed the COVID-19 Response Supplemental Emergency Amendment Act of 2020. The bill is large and impacts many areas of law in the District of Columbia. For purposes of this update, we will focus only on those areas that…
Friday Factoid Quiz: Comfort Food
While engaged in social distancing, many people rely on well-recognized comfort food brands to calm their nerves. With this in mind, it’s time to entertain yourself with the following quiz regarding the intellectual property behind these iconic comfort food brands:
CARES Act for Property Managers
Watch the Recording The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act seeks to provide economic support to the business sector, employees, individuals, and families. As a Property Manager, learn how this act will affect you with the following: Covered Properties Under the CARES Act Mortgage Forbearance Availability Eviction Moratorium Issuing Notices ABOUT BILLY CANNON…
Employers Can Get Tax Credits for Giving Both Paid Sick Leave and Paid FMLA to Health Care Provider Employees under FFCRA
The DOL has clarified that employers can receive tax credits for giving paid sick leave and paid, expanded FMLA to health care providers, under FFCRA. Health Care Providers: Under Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”), employees who are health care providers receive special status. The expanded FMLA section allows the Department of Labor to issue…
Business Valuations Are Not One-Size-Fits-All
A client contacted me about a business acquisition he was considering. The company whose business he was thinking of buying had had a valuation (appraisal) performed several months before in connection with a loan that the business had sought. Could that prior valuation be used by my client in determining a price for the purchase?…
Can You Modify Alimony or Child Support If You Lose Your Job Due To The Coronavirus Pandemic?
If you or your former spouse experience job loss as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, and there are alimony and child support provisions in your separation agreement or the divorce decree, the impacted party may be able to modify the alimony or child support provisions. ALIMONY Alimony is either modifiable or nonmodifiable. As the…
D.C. Property Management Minute: How to Respond When an MPD Officer Asks to See Surveillance Footage
When it comes to property management, the District of Columbia has a unique set of laws. Join Billy each week as he gives you advice on dealing with a common property management problem in D.C. and how to quickly solve it.
COVID-19 Pandemic’s Impact on Construction
WEBINAR HELD April 6, 20202:00 p.m. Watch The Recording Join Sarah Sawyer, an employment attorney with Offit Kurman, as she explains the impact the Families First Coronavirus Response Act , CARES Act, “stay at home” orders are having on the construction business. She will also address the common challenges faced by employers during this crisis….
Tuesdays with Todd: Getting Accurate Updates
Tuesdays with Todd is a weekly, one-minute, video series with tips and important information for the Maryland landlord and property manager. From instructions on filing non-payment to rent suits to steps you need to take to schedule an eviction, Todd puts the pieces together for you to help you be the most informed property manager or landlord.
COVID-19 Update: The Community Association Institute Calls For Moratorium On HOA Foreclosures
The Board of Trustees for the national Community Association Institute has issued a plea for a halt of HOA foreclosures for non-payment of HOA assessments, until June 1. The current crisis is affecting all of us, and Offit Kurman whole-heartedly agrees with CAI’s request, including that liens should continue to be filed – in anticipation…
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