Here's another link mentioned legislation introduced in Feb of this year on the topic.http://nlihc.org/press/releases/7507Doesn't seem likely that will make much headway in DC.Probably good to consult with a landlord/tenant attorney before taking any action.

And I think (I haven't kept up with the legislation) you can't ask an applicant about previous criminal court matters, but there is nothing saying you can't go to dccourts.gov and look them up or the Maryland Court website and look it up yourself.

"My" tenants are not having a hard time at all.We are going through some issues here in NJ with legislation, the majority of it brought about by absentee slumloards.

Are you planning to make the building energy efficient in your restoration work ... what other updates will be required by regulation / legislation?

Has the changes in legislation in re: to hotel taxes or allowable days a home can be rented per month effected your business?

As in most legislation - nothing is FINAL - until it's signed.

Don't formally convert to a duplex but see if there is in-law unit or accessory dwelling unit legislation that is often less stringent.

And in the 1930s during the Great Depression, there were little environmental concerns or legislation. 

We do think there is extreme value in selling while we still meet the "5 of 8" criteria under the new proposed tax legislation. 

Have you seen legislation being passed in some states imposing restrictions on landlords rights.