The Office of the Tenant Advocate (OTA) helps tenants understand the Rental Housing Act of 1985 (rent control) and the Rental Housing Conversion and Sale Act of 1980. The documents and links below will help you understand your rights and the processes for ensuring you are treated fairly under the law. 

• Department of Housing and Community Development
• A Tenant's Guide to Eviction
• Resolving Rental Housing Problems Through Conciliation
• Summer Housing Code Protections
• Tenant Survival Guide*
• Rent Appeals
• Rent Control
• The Capital Improvement Petition Process
• How to Complete a Tenant Petition*
• Forms
• Helpful Links
• En Español

Related Housing Issues

• Rooming Houses FAQ*
• Tips for the Holidays*
• Tips for the Holidays En Español*
• Understand Your Rights

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