Nov 4, 2016 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
Effectively immediately, The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has implemented new owner-occupancy rules regarding existing condominium developments. The owner-occupancy requirement for most projects has been lowered from 50% to 35%. The lower percentage only...
Dec 9, 2015 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
On December 8, 2015, the Prince William County Board of County Supervisors unanimously approved Mini Price Storage’s proffer amendment and special use permit applications to bring the company’s first self-storage facility to the County. Represented by Mark...
Nov 2, 2015 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
On October 20, 2015, the County Board of Arlington County unanimously approved The Shooshan Company’s 4.1 Site Plan Special Exception application for Clarendon West, a mixed-use residential and retail project. Represented by Jonathan C. Kinney and Matthew G. Roberts,...
Oct 14, 2015 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
A fairly new policy change from Dominion Power could mean delays in the process of receiving final site plan approval, which could delay the construction process. Virginia Dominion Power has notified local jurisdictions of a change in policy regarding where...
Sep 16, 2015 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
Fairfax County is proposing amendments to the Planned Residential Mixed-Use (PRM) and Planned Development Commercial (PDC) zoning districts that would have a dramatic effect on future projects. Responding to comprehensive planning guidance for increased density and...
Aug 31, 2015 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
A new ruling by the National Labor Relations Board could impact the relationship between developers, construction companies and their workers. In a landmark decision on Thursday, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”), by a 3-2 vote, determined that...