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Seth Klamann explains how a Colorado bill would allow residential lot splitting to help increase housing supply, while sparking debate over local control.

Tenant “protections” that invite rampant abuse aren’t good for anyone except squatters. In D.C. rental disputes, tenants are always presumed to be the victim, even when they’re clearly not victims — or even tenants. The saga of Veronica Hegens, a retired Army major, puts in sharp relief the risk of continuing business as usual. The […]

Charlotte Rene Woods explains that a package of Virginia housing bills headed to Gov. Spanberger’s desk aim to boost housing supply and strengthen tenant protections.

By Charlotte Rene Woods House Bill 1212 by Del. Briana Sewell, D-Prince William, would require localities with populations over 20,000 people to adopt at least one zoning district dedicated to homes on small lot sizes.  The idea is to encourage more housing density while still allowing single-family homes in neighborhoods, and is among a flurry […]

A bill, supported by Loudoun’s Board of Supervisors, that would allow localities to establish rent caps in their jurisdictions has been pushed off to next year after state senators raised questions about its impact.  Affordable housing has been a recurring topic in this year’s General Assembly with much of the focus on reducing local zoning authority and requiring localities to meet certain […]

Graham Moomaw writes about how VA lawmakers have blocked legislation aimed at stopping landlords from imposing large rent increases.

By Yesim Sayin On January 27, 2026, Executive Director Yesim Sayin testified before DC Council in support of Bill 26-0227 – “One Front Door Act of 2025.” Her testimony focused on reducing unnecessary barriers to housing production and preservation in the District. Read the complete testimony below, or download a pdf version. Good morning, Chairman Mendelson and […]

By Jill Gaebler  Rent control policies are a hot topic in Colorado, as evidenced by the state legislature’s draft release of the first rent control bill before the 2026 legislative session even began. This and other recently passed rental housing bills restrict and control how landlords operate, a trend that will continue as the legislature […]