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1. Views of Our Readers

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Published
1969

2. Views of Our Readers

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Day, Frank D., Mellor, Phillip, Solomon, Kenneth Ira, Smith, Robert P., Wulf, Melvin L., Kass, Benny L., Bernstein, J. L., Forde,, George S., Rish, S. A., Partis, George, Bloch, Charles J., Pincus, Marvin, Dilliard, Irving, and Schieffler, E. L.

Published
1968

3. Views of Our Readers

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Emmitt,, Rollie P., Schall, John T., Bohannon, Robert L., Brangsch, Heinz, Kingsley, Robert, Kass, Benny L., Compton, Edward L., Long, Hamilton A., Bailey, Mead, Thornburgh, Richard L., and Owen, Harry Dale

Published
1964

4. Bill pending in D.C. council would slightly diminish tenant rights

Author

Kass, Benny L.

Subjects
Washington, D.C. City Council -- Powers and duties, Rental housing -- Laws, regulations and rules, Tenants -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Powers and duties, Government regulation, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry, District of Columbia. Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, District of Columbia. Tenants Opportunity to Purchase Act Accessory Dwelling Unit Act of 2017
Abstract

Byline: Benny L. Kass TOPA -- the Tenants Opportunity to Purchase Act -- has been around in the District since 1980. It has probably generated more litigation than any other [...]

Published
2017

7. Picking a real estate agent? Do it on your terms, and be sure to learn theirs

Author

Kass, Benny L.

Subjects
Real estate agents -- Contracts -- Social aspects -- Practice, Home selling -- Methods, Contracts -- Social aspects, Financial services, Brokers, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

Byline: Benny L. KassYou've decided to sell the family home. You've also interviewed several real estate agents and have decided which one to use. What's next?The agent will ask you [...]

Published
2019

8. D.C.'s new short-term-rental rules allow room for condo associations' existing bylaws

Author

Kass , Benny L.

Subjects
Washington, D.C. City Council -- Powers and duties, Rents (Property) -- Laws, regulations and rules, Condominium associations -- Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

Byline: Benny L. KassQ: I am the president of a mid-size condominium in Washington.Our bylaws specifically prohibit short-term rentals of any kind. The board -- and most of our members [...]

Published
2019

9. Three new headaches for homeowner associations

Author

Kass , Benny L.

Subjects
Mold control -- Laws, regulations and rules, Privacy -- Forecasts and trends, Copyrights -- Laws, regulations and rules, Unmanned aerial vehicles -- Usage -- Forecasts and trends, Homeowners' associations -- Forecasts and trends -- Services, Government regulation, Patent/copyright issue, Market trend/market analysis, Privacy issue, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

Byline: Benny L. Kass What do drones, copyrights and mold have in common? According to USI Insurance Services, a national insurer with more than 50 offices throughout the country, these [...]

Published
2018

10. How D.C.'s revised tenant law affects renters in single-family homes

Author

Kass , Benny L.

Subjects
Washington, D.C. -- Social policy, Home buying -- Laws, regulations and rules, Tenants -- Planning -- Laws, regulations and rules, Single family housing -- Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry, District of Columbia. Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act
Abstract

Byline: Benny L. Kass The District's 30-year-old Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, or TOPA, is designed to prevent tenants from being kicked out by landlords planning to sell their properties. [...]

Published
2018

11. What to do when a condominium organization has become disorganized

Author

Kass , Benny L.

Subjects
Tenants' insurance -- Methods, Fees -- Laws, regulations and rules, Condominium associations -- Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

Byline: Benny L. Kass Dear Benny: I read your informative articles, andI have a question concerning my condominium organization. We have an association in 'title' only, because it is run [...]

Published
2018

12. What renters and landlords need to know about the new D.C. TOPA law

Author

Kass, Benny L.

Subjects
Housing policy -- Interpretation and construction, Rental housing -- Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry, District of Columbia. Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act
Abstract

Byline: Benny L. Kass The Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, better known as TOPA, was enacted more than 30 years ago by the D.C. Council. It was designed to protect [...]

Published
2018

13. Should exceptions prove there are no rules on leasing condos?

Author

Kass, Benny L.

Subjects
Leases -- Contracts -- Interpretation and construction, Condominiums -- Contracts -- Laws, regulations and rules, Exceptions (Law) -- Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation, Contract agreement, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

Byline: Benny L. Kass Dear Benny: Our condominium does not permit leasing of a unit. To meet special situations and to avoid undue hardships, our board of directors has the [...]

Published
2018

14. Problem in your condo unit? You might have to pay the deductible

Author

Kass , Benny L.

Subjects
Maryland. General Assembly -- Powers and duties, Homeowners' insurance -- Laws, regulations and rules, Condominiums -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Maintenance and repair, Condominium associations -- Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

Byline: Benny L. Kass Many condominium projects in the Washington area are old, having been converted from previous rental apartment buildings. Pipes periodically break or leak, often causing thousands of [...]

Published
2018

15. Using IRA assets to purchase real estate might not be worth it

Author

Kass, Benny L.

Subjects
Reverse mortgages -- Methods, Individual retirement accounts -- Usage -- Laws, regulations and rules, Real estate investments -- Methods -- Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

Byline: Benny L. Kass Dear Benny: We are interested in buying investment property. Currently, our IRA is not producing the income we would like. Can we use some of our [...]

Published
2018

21. D.C. ruling offers good news for condo associations, bad news for banks

Author

Kass , Benny L.

Subjects
U.S. Bank of Washington N.A. -- Cases, Foreclosure -- Cases, Condominium associations -- Cases, Banking industry -- Cases, Mortgages -- Cases, Company legal issue, Mortgages, Banking industry, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

Byline: Benny L. Kass A new case in the District offers good news to condo associations struggling with owners delinquent on their fees: It reinforces their right to foreclose on [...]

Published
2018

22. In divorces, a reverse mortgage could help resolve a big problem

Author

Kass, Benny L.

Subjects
Reverse mortgages -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Social aspects, Divorce property distribution -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Social aspects, Government regulation, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

Byline: Benny L. Kass This is a fictional scenario based on real-life situations I've seen: Sam and Sara have been married for a number of years, and have made the [...]

Published
2018

23. What makes for an ethical condo association election?

Author

Kass, Benny L.

Subjects
Elections, Homeowners' associations -- Ethical aspects, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

Byline: Benny L. Kass Dear Benny:Our condo has an election coming up: eight applicants for four positions. Residents are sent packets with applicants' résumés and proxy sheet to mail in [...]

Published
2018

24. Is there something similar to renter's insurance for condominium owners?

Author

Kass, Benny L.

Subjects
Homeowners -- Compensation and benefits, Tenants' insurance, Condominiums, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

Byline: Benny L. Kass Dear Benny: My daughter rents an apartment and pays for renter's insurance. Is there something similar for condominium owners that covers the loss of personal belongings [...]

Published
2017

25. When some homeowners don't pay their annual dues, what's an HOA to do?

Author

Kass, Benny L.

Subjects
Homeowners -- Laws, regulations and rules, Fees -- Laws, regulations and rules, Homeowners' associations -- Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

Byline: Benny L. Kass I am president of our HOA (we are self managed) and we currently have homeowners who aren't paying their yearly dues. Do we have any course [...]

Published
2017

26. Your condo association prohibits pets, but you need a 'comfort' animal. What do you do?

Author

Kass, Benny L.

Subjects
United States. Department of Housing and Urban Development -- Powers and duties, Pets -- Laws, regulations and rules, Condominiums -- Laws, regulations and rules, Working animals -- Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Abstract

Byline: Benny L. Kass Your condominium rules prohibit pets of any kind except fish and birds. A unit owner asks the board of directors to allow them to keep a [...]

Published
2017

27. Condo owners can try to enact restriction on smoking inside units

Author

Kass, Benny L.

Subjects
Smoking -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Political aspects, Condominiums -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Political aspects, Government regulation, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

Byline: Benny L. Kass A contiguous owner in a three-level apartment-style condo caused a fire in her unit while smoking in bed. The ashes ignited bedding while she was breathing [...]

Published
2017

28. Association documents can provide answers on condo projects

Author

Kass, Benny L.

Subjects
Professional associations -- Laws, regulations and rules, Condominiums -- Laws, regulations and rules, Real estate management -- Methods, Bylaws -- Social aspects -- Management, Government regulation, Company business management, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

Byline: Benny L. Kass When it comes to major construction projects at condominiums, what can the board of a community association do on its own and when does it need [...]

Published
2017

29. Condo associations should build up reserves for a rainy day

Author

Kass, Benny L.

Subjects
United States. Federal Housing Administration -- Domestic policy, Reserves (Accounting) -- Laws, regulations and rules, Condominium associations -- Finance, Financial management -- Methods, Government regulation, Company financing, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

Byline: Benny L. Kass A recent front page article in The Washington Post on the financial problems many aging condominiums in the Washington area are facing prompted me to write [...]

Published
2016

30. Just named a director on your new condo board? Better get busy

Author

Kass, Benny L.

Subjects
Boards of directors -- Practice, Condominium associations -- Officials and employees, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

Byline: Benny L. Kass I have just been elected president of our new condominium. Our new board of directors has just taken over from the developer, but frankly we are [...]

Published
2016

31. Why home sellers should think twice about some provisions in their contract with their listing agent

Author

Kass, Benny L.

Subjects
Negligence -- Evaluation, Home selling -- Evaluation, Brokers -- Management, Company business management, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

Byline: Benny L. Kass I contacted a Realtor to sell my home and was asked to sign a listing agreement that contains this language: 'Seller shall indemnify and hold harmless [...]

Published
2016

32. Amnesty for D.C. condo buildings with out-of-date registrations ends Feb. 29

Author

Kass, Benny L.

Subjects
Washington, D.C. Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs -- Powers and duties, Condominiums -- Laws, regulations and rules, Amnesty -- Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

Byline: Benny L. Kass Amnesty, in the minds of many, is politically incorrect. But it could be good news for many condo s and businesses in the District. The Department [...]

Published
2016

33. KEEPING REVERSE MORTGAGE IN THE FAMILY

Author

Kass, Benny L.

Subjects
Mortgages, Mortgages, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: BENNY L. KASS; Special to the Times Q: I want to help my older parents have a more stress-free and comfortable retirement, and think I am in a position [...]

Published
2009

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