Jul 3, 2023 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
Virginia law has licensing regulations that spell out specific terms that must be included in all residential contracting. These regulations apply broadly to construction and renovation work and are spelled out clearly at 18 VAC 50-22-260. There are some nuances to...
Mar 24, 2023 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
On March 23, 2021, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) approved a comprehensive update and modernization – the “Zoning Ordinance Modernization Project (“ZMOD”) – of the County’s Zoning Ordinance. At that time, the Board was utilizing...
Nov 4, 2022 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
In 1995, the Virginia Supreme Court expressly held that general contractors could assert an absolute “pay when paid” defense against subcontractors claiming monetary damages for non-payment of work on a construction project. See Galloway Corp. v. S.B. Ballard Constr....
Aug 4, 2022 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
Prince William County (PWC) is becoming a crucial location for data center developers. However, as PWC creates incentives for data center market and contemplates zoning changes that favor data center development, some citizens have grown concerned about the changing...
Jul 11, 2022 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
Whether you are demonstrating your support for your favorite political candidate, sharing the day’s specials at your restaurant, or showcasing the location of a major office tenant, you’re undoubtedly using signage to get people’s attention. The who, where, when, and...
Jul 1, 2022 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
Arlington County’s Planning & Housing study “The Missing Middle” has entered its second phase, “Analysis & Draft Framework.” The initiative has garnered attention from homeowners, homebuilders, and community members who are interested in how the plan might...
