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Beginning this year, registered Domestic Partners may file joint tax returns in the District of Columbia. Bill 16-958, the Domestic Partnerships Joint Filing Act of 2006, became law on Wednesday, March 14, 2007. Couples registered as domestic partners in D.C., who must still file as single on fed...

With the adoption of the Domestic Partnership Equality Amendment Act of 2006, registered domestic partners in the District of Columbia gained many of the same rights as a spouse (see list below).Pertaining to real estate, the rights gained for those who register are the same rights as spouses inc...

It is illegal to discriminate in the District of Columbia on the basis of marital status. Domestic Partnership Protection Amendment Act of 2004, D.C. Law 15-309, effective April 8, 2005, which amends the definition in the Human Rights Act of 1997 for the term "marital status" to include domestic ...

If registered Domestic Partners transfer a property between themselves, that transfer is not subject to DC's transfer and recordation taxes. Deed Recordation Tax and Related Amendments Amendment Act of 2004, D.C. Law 15-176, effective September 8, 2004, which treats domestic partners the same as ...

Domestic partners in the District of Columbia must sign on mortgages and deeds of trust even if they are not listed on the loan. The Domestic Partnership Equality Amendment Act of  2006:  DC Code Section 15-502, states that “A mortgage, deed of trust, assignment for the benefit of creditors, or b...

Exterior work is now underway at Marina View Towers (1000 & 1100 6th Street SW). Designed by I.M. Pei, the towers will be renovated and two new buildings are planned for the site where the existing parking lots are now.According to the website for Esocoff & Associates, the M Street building will ...

Here are the sales from the MLS for Southwest Waterfront (ZIP Code 20024) in December 2007: 700 7TH ST SW #713, WASHINGTON, DC 20024Studio at Town Towers CondoClose Price:  $189,000    Close Date: 21-Dec-2007    DOMM/DOMP: 20/20350 G ST SW #N-423, WASHINGTON, DC 20024Studio at Potomac Place Condo...

Many of our clients are not aware of the differences between a condominium and a cooperative.The first condominiums in the District of Columbia were Tiber Island Condominium built in 1966. The Horizontal Property Act was passed allowing Tiber Island's outer townhouses to be marketed as condominiu...

The $5,000 DC First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit provides a federal tax credit of up to $5,000 for individuals who purchased in the District of Columbia by 12/31/2007. Eligibility for the credit is phased out for single filers making $70,000 to $90,000 (adjusted gross income) and joint filers making...

When purchasing a single family home or condominium, it may be possible to receive a Reissue Rate on the Title Insurance Policy if the previous owner has owned the property for less than 10 years.Where applicable, the reissue rate is 60% of the published rates in force for original insurance. Rei...