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:
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
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,We are disappointed and alarmed that the DC Council decided to amend Chairman Mendelson’s proposed emergency legislation, Bill 24-258, the "Coronavirus Public Health Extension Emergency Amendment Act of 2021" yesterday. Chairman Mendelson’s strategy for accelerating the distribution of... Continue Reading
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,Per County Executive Alsobrooks, beginning TODAY, May 17, at 5:01 PM, all indoor and outdoor venues in Prince George's County may resume normal operations. Face masks are still required for all indoor venues, while on public transportation, and at crowded outdoor venues including concert venues... Continue Reading
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,Effective Saturday May 15, State restrictions on indoor entertainment venues, conventions and other businesses will be lifted. Restaurants can return to 100% capacity both indoors and outdoors; restrictions on outdoor sports, entertainment and art venues are also being lifted. The only... Continue Reading
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,Washington, D.C. – The Apartment and Office Building Association of Metropolitan Washington (AOBA) is pleased to welcome Alexander Rossello as Director of Policy Communications. Before joining AOBA, Alex worked as a public policy manager for the National Apartment Association, AOBA’s... Continue Reading
AOBA and PMA have joined forces again to produce the most definitive source of compensation and benefit data for the national capital area property management industry. The 2021 Commercial and Multifamily Residential surveys could not come at a more opportune time. The ability to attract and... Continue Reading
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,32BJ SEIU and the Apartment and Office Building Association (AOBA) Urge Prioritization of At-Risk Frontline Property Services Workers for Vaccines to Expedite Region’s Reopening “We applaud D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser for leading the region by making at-risk frontline property service... Continue Reading
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,AOBA is pleased to announce Ryan Washington has joined AOBA as Maryland Government Affairs Manager. Ryan will work alongside Erin Bradley, AOBA’s Maryland Vice President of Government Affairs, to advance members’ advocacy interests at the State level and in Prince George’s... Continue Reading
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,The interest rate payable on residential security deposits in Maryland is 1.5 percent for amounts accruing during calendar year 2021. Changes to state law in 2014 and 2015 altered the interest rate for residential security deposits and provided for the monthly accrual of interest effective Jan. 1,... Continue Reading
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,On December 22, Chief Judge Barbera issued an new administrative order requiring the Judiciary to remain in Phase 2 operations through March 14, 2021. Clerks’ offices in the District Court of Maryland and circuit courts throughout the state will remain open to the public for emergency... Continue Reading
As we reflect on this life-changing year, we are grateful for what remains the same: your continued support.Please click here to view AOBA's Year in Review that briefly highlights the work performed for members by members and staff in 2020. Continue Reading
The AOBA Office will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, as well as New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. We wish you a Happy Holiday and Healthy New Year! Continue Reading
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,Effective November 16 through December 31, 2020, the District Court will only hear specific landlord/tenant matters as District Court operations are restricted to Phase III operations. In Phase III, the District Court will hear limited actions including criminal cases,... Continue Reading
