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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m opposed and agree with you OP. Here’s why I’m opposed:

I’ve spent time renting units to those in DC. DC has some of the most lax tenant rental laws in the country. Recently, DC passed legislation that when a court ordered eviction [writ of restitution] was granted landlords couldn’t have the Marshal’s place the evicted tenants stuff curbside; landlords had to pay movers to move the evicted tenants belongings, Place it in storage & pay the storage fees for up to 30 days and provide keys and access so that the evicted tenant could get their items out of storage. I had a tenant that owed me $15,000 and I had to pay for their things to be in storage. This didn’t include the money spent for legal fees. This is only ONE case of the many cases I’ve experienced in the landlord tenant arena. Although most people are good tenants and I’ve conducted the necessary background checks, there are still bad apples in every bunch. The tenant got away scotch free. Landlords protested this abuse of law to require that landlords pay for movers, storage fees and access for evicted tenants in the District to no avail honestly.

http://www.efairbankslaw.com/blog-non-redeemable/2018/5/2/new-dc-eviction-procedures.html

I’ve meet many people who wanted the multi-family housing for extra income but they don’t realize that they need to have savings in case of need for an attorney. It seems like MoCo often follows the Distict in some of its dealings. Be warned MoCo as your county charters into unknown territory.

I’d warm and watch if I were all the people who are screaming they want the extra multi-family housing units especially if the laws will be modeled after the District’s. [/quote]

Absolutely, MoCo Council is following the District on this issue and it appears they want to base the laws on DC's model. [/quote]

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