Day: October 25, 2007

Condo conversion suit

Read the following:

DCRA Announces Guilty Plea in Condominium Warranty Case
From DCRAs Communications Team
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Announces Guilty Plea in Condominium Warranty Case

(Washington, DC) Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Director Linda K. Argo announced that on Oct. 5, Mudasir Khan plead guilty to one count of False Statements in a Condominium Registration Application and one count of Failure to Post a Bond or Letter of Credit for 45 R Street NW.

Under District law, condominium developers or building owners are required to warrant (or guarantee) their construction work with the Condominium and Cooperative Conversion and Sales Branch. They secure this obligation by posting warranty security. Several forms of security may be posted under the statute, including a letter of credit, bond or another form approved by the Condominium Branch.

[SNIP info on warranties]

Under the plea agreement, Khan must:
Pay a criminal fine of $15,000 on both counts – totaling $30,000.
Post a warranty security for $5,000 for 45 R Street NW.
Pay a $250.00 Victims Compensation Fund fine on each count – totaling $500.

Khan was sentenced to 30 days in jail on each count, to be served consecutively. The sentence was suspended and Khan was placed on one year of supervised probation for each count to run concurrently. Khan must report to his probation officer on October 23.

[more SNIPing]
“DHCD understands the critical mission served by the Rental Conversion and Sale Division,” said DHCD Director Leila Finucane Edmonds. “We will also hold developers responsible for complying with District law and take strong and decisive action against those who do not.”

Not having spent too much time paying attention to the structures on “historic” R St (they had banners saying so), I’m guessing this was a townhouse conversion. Correct me if I’m wrong. Townhouses converted into condos have always been a big question mark for me. But then again, I didn’t want to be bothered with condos in any shape or form so I never paid that much attention. There are many town homes around Bloomingdale and Shaw, large town homes, converted into 2 or three condos. Is that a good thing? I don’t know.

Today BAA meeting

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| Blagden Alley |
| and |
| Naylor Court Association |
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| Monthly Meeting |
| –> UPDATE <-- |
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| THURSDAY, October 25, 2007 |
| 7:30-9:00 pm |
| Merle and Greg’s |
| 1327 Tenth Street, NW |
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The newsletter is at

http://www.pro-messenger.com/Blagden/Monthly%20Pages/2007%20Monthly%20Pages/BAN_2007_10_P1.html

Topics:
1. The recent jump in crime.
2. Discussion/approval of bylaws.
3. (ALSO–>) Update on the Roadside Development project (O Street
Market)

Also:
Sgt Emerman is moving up (LT) and down (out of 3D)
He writes:
On October 5, 2007, I was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.
In keeping with the policy of the Metropolitan Police Department,
I was transferred from the Third District,
and sent back to the Sixth District in Anacostia,
where I began my policing career.
I am eager to take this big step in my professional development,
but I would be remiss if I did not take an opportunity to
thank you for all that you have done to prepare me for this
advancement.
For the past 3.5 years, I have worked alongside the
best and most active community members in the District of Columbia,
and in doing so, I have learned a great deal about
working with and for the community. I thank you for your assistance,

and look forward to crossing paths again here in the city.
Please feel free to contact me if there is anything that I can assist
you with.
Thanks again and be safe.