Join Brian Dorwin, PMA General Counsel and Offit Kurman principal, to gain an understanding of how the recently passed the Rental Emergency Assistance Amendment Act of 2025 affects the management of multifamily properties in DC.
Key learning objectives include:
Understanding new resident eligibility requirements for emergency rental assistance
Taking advantage of streamlined application processes and how to facilitate resident access
Understanding new owner documentation requirements and deadline changes
Complying with mandatory acceptance provisions for rental assistance payments
Capitalizing on new eviction protections for residents waiting for assistance determination
Complying with quarterly reporting obligations for property managers
Avoiding penalties and rent waiver for non-compliance
In addition to explaining the new requirements of the Rental Emergency Assistance Amendment Act of 2025, Brian will also provide updates of other changes in DC legislative and regulatory actions that affect property managers and owners.
Brian Dorwin’s practice in civil and administrative litigation is focused primarily on real estate law, including residential and commercial landlord-tenant law, Fair Housing Act compliance and regulatory compliance. Additionally, Brian has experience in complex construction litigation, discrimination defense, subsidized housing lease-ups and compliance and alternative dispute resolution. He also regularly assists owners of commercial and residential properties in business licensing and other matters of District of Columbia code compliance.
