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Can a Landlord Evict You Without a Court Order? 08/22/2022 08:00pm • Tenants have rights. And while there are reasons your landlord can evict you, they usually can't do it without a court's approval. In fact, you may be able to sue for damages, attorney's fees and more if they attempt to evict you without it. Are you worried you might be evicted? Here's what you shou The Financial Perks of Growing Older 08/21/2022 08:00pm • Aging certainly comes with plenty of problems. Wrinkles, gray hair, vision and hearing loss and general aches and pains are all common ailments. But there are also many perks of growing older, especially where your finances are concerned. Here's how getting older can save you money: -- Senior discou Construction on Barry Farm redevelopment begins in September 08/17/2022 10:54pm • D.C. said it has closed on financing that will bring affordable housing and commercial businesses to a historically significant area of the city. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development said construction is expected to start in September at Bar How to Look Up the History of Your House 08/17/2022 08:00pm • The anxiety of buying a new home can form in any number of ways, and you might find yourself questioning the property you've chosen: Is the backyard really that small? Is the soil contaminated from the nasty-looking stream nearby? Did someone die in the house recently? Your questions could take on a American U. adds fleet of E-scooters ahead of fall term 08/17/2022 01:07pm • This fall, it will be a little easier for American University students in D.C. to get to class on time. Electric scooters powered by renewable energy are now available on the main campus, the Washington College of Law Tenley campus, and the Spring Valley building, as part of a partnership with Sp How to Write a Lease Termination Letter 08/16/2022 08:00pm • As a landlord, you may reach a point where you want a tenant to vacate, whether it's because you intend to sell your property or you're unhappy with the tenant in question. In many cases, you'll need a lease termination letter to inform your tenant of your intent. What Is a Lease Termination Letter? 25 Top Family Weekend Getaways in the U.S. 08/16/2022 08:00pm • From shores to slopes, many top waterfront, mountaintop and urban destinations welcome families with special experiences, affordable lodging, and sophisticated dining and entertainment. These 25 top weekend getaways across the country guarantee enriching activities for all ages and will inspire your What You Should Know About Rising Average Apartment Rents 08/15/2022 08:00pm • If you rent your apartment or house, you probably already know that rent has been rising -- in some places at staggering rates year-over-year. The cause of rising rent, in many cases, is the high demand for rental housing with comparative supply. The average rent in the U.S. was $1,717 in July, acco Colleagues remember 2 Maryland filmmakers who died in I-95 crash 08/15/2022 12:01pm • Two Maryland filmmakers died Thursday in a car crash after filming in Philadelphia. Delaware State Police said Martin Whittier and Nate Brubaker were traveling southbound on I-95 near Newark, Delaware, around 10:20 p.m. when their BMW M2 stalled in the dark middle lane near Churchman Road. 7 Best Stocks to Buy for Rising Interest Rates 08/14/2022 08:00pm • Rising interest rates could be good news for these stocks.Inflation may have finally peaked in July, but that doesn't mean interest rates will be peaking anytime soon. U.S. inflation rates remain well above the Federal Reserve's 2% target, and Fed Chair Jerome Powell has repeatedly said inflation is Should You Buy a Second Home? 08/10/2022 08:00pm • A second home can be a tempting premise. It can serve as a regular vacation spot, a source of extra income or just a much-needed respite from daily life. But second homes also come with costs and challenges, and they aren't the right fit for everyone. Are you considering buying a second home? Here's What You Should Know About Tenant Rights 08/10/2022 08:00pm • The radiator stopped working in your apartment, and your landlord hasn't responded to emails or answered the phone for two days. As much as you love your new winter coat, wearing it while you watch TV -- and while you sleep -- isn't your idea of fun. The arctic chill may have you thinking: At what p When Do You Become a Senior Citizen? 08/09/2022 08:00pm • There is no clearly defined age when you become a senior citizen. Some people might consider themselves seniors when they retire from the workplace, sign up for Social Security or begin to spend their retirement savings, but others aren't ready to call themselves a senior citizen yet. Here are some The top 10 consumer complaints from 2021 08/08/2022 04:39pm • In 2021, state, local and federal agencies received millions of complaints from consumers, and again the top category for complaints is auto sales and repairs, according to the Consumer Federation of America. “These complaints tend to rise to the top just because this subject affects so many pe Potomac sisters who died in NY fire to be remembered at Monday service 08/07/2022 10:58am • Funeral services are set for Monday for the Potomac, Maryland, sisters killed during a fire in a Long Island vacation home. Jillian Rose Wiener, 21, and Lindsay Eliza Wiener, 19, will be remembered at an 11 a.m. service at the Washington Hebrew Congregation in the District. More Local