Dec
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Earlier this year, BOMA International assembled a task force to publish a guidance document that would help commercial building professionals...
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Protecting and Enhancing the Value of Members' Investments
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AOBA's non-partisan government affairs activities in DC, Maryland and Virginia provide members with substantial savings in utilities, property taxes and other regulatory fees -- savings that enhance value to owners, tenants and residents. Brief highlights of AOBA's advocacy accomplishments in 2018 are included in the 2018 Year in Review publication.
AOBA's advocacy efforts are focused on:
- guarding against burdensome tax increases and inappropriate regulations;
- seeking reasonable building regulations;
- advocating before public service commissions to keep energy costs down;
- promoting responsible housing regulation to preserve affordability; and
- reducing government costs and hassles.
For specific questions and assistance, contact AOBA's Advocacy team:
Regional Advocacy Issues: Nicola Whiteman, Esq., Senior Vice
President of Government Affairs
District of Columbia: Kirsten Williams, Esq., Vice President of Government Affairs, DC - Commercial; Randi Marshall, Vice President of Government Affairs, DC - Residential
Maryland: Ron Wineholt, Vice President of Government Affairs, MD;
Montgomery County: Nicola Whiteman
Virginia: Brian Gordon, Vice President of Government Affairs, VA, or
Bismah Ahmed, Director of Government Affairs, VA
Dec
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Bucking what has become conventional wisdom, 74% of respondents affirm their in-person office is still vital to operating their business, and 65%...
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Nov
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On November 30, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a new $10 million investment in Housing Stabilization Grants to provide support for the...
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Nov
19
Effective November 16 through December 31, 2020, the District Court will only hear specific landlord/tenant matters as...
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Nov
16
On Friday, Governor Ralph Northam announced new regulations to lessen the spread of the COVID-19 virus in Virginia. Although the...
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Nov
16
County Executive Angela Alsobrooks has announced updated Phase 2 requirements starting Sunday, November 15 at 5:00 pm . Face coverings are now...
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Nov
13
WASHINGTON, DC – On November 12, the Apartment and Office Building Association of Metropolitan Washington in conjunction with Prince George's...
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Nov
12
On Nov. 11, in response to the spike in COVID-19 cases in Maryland, the District Court announced a suspension of in-court hearings and proceedings...
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Nov
10
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, after consultation with County Health Officer Travis Gayles and based on data, has issued Executive Order...
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Oct
19
On Friday Oct. 16, Governor Hogan issued an Executive Order temporarily prohibiting evictions of tenants suffering a substantial loss of income due...
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Oct
16
BOMA International has released a new preparedness guide, "Civil Unrest and the 2020 Election Season." Click here to download guide.
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Oct
1
During the 2020 Session of the Maryland General Assembly, legislators passed the Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) Act which prohibits a...
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