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Office of the Tenant Advocate

Due to the COVID-19, the office is closed to walk-ins until further notice. Please call: (202) 719-6560 or use "Ask the Director" for assistance.
Phase Two of Reopening Began on June 22

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COVID-19 State of Emergency & Tenant Rights/Services

District’s tenants rights and available services during the COVID-19 State of Emergency.

COVID-19 Rental Assistance Programs

The Public Health Emergency (”Emergency”) has put a financial burden on renters in the District of Columbia.

OTA Webinars

Take a glance a few webinars put in place to share what the OTA does and resources that most tenants should find helpful.

Tenant Summit Videos

The Tenant Summit is an event that the Office of the Tenant Advocate hosts every fall to educate the tenants of the District of Columbia on the current local and federal legislation and how it will affect the tenant community.

Interested in interning with the Office of the Tenant Advocate?

Law and college students can apply for a position in our unpaid Summer 2020 Internship/Externship Program. Currently accepting applications.

Talk to Your Tenant Advocate

Do you have a question about your tenant rights? Get help today. Speak to your Tenant Advocate. Meet with an Advocate, ask a question online, or just give us a call.

Private Security Camera Incentive Program

Mayor Muriel Bowser, along with the Director of the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants Michelle M. Garcia, officially launched the Private Security Camera Incentive Program.

Featured Services

OTA Housing Assistance and Community Service

Contact OTA if you have questions on landlord disputes and other housing issues.

Emergency Housing

Contact OTA if you have questions about financial assistance for emergency housing.

OTA Legal Representation

Contact OTA to find out what types of legal representation is available to you.

OTA Reports

Visit agency-related reports

Legal Resources

Visit legal resources

Upcoming Events

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Latest

Press Releases

Aug 27 2020

Coronavirus Legislation's Stop-Gap Extension; OTA's "COVID-19 Tenant Rights & Resources" Document to Be Updated Soon

The Council has extended the Coronavirus emergency law through a "Congressional Review Emergency" (...

Apr 9 2020

OTA Legislative Update --COVID 19 Emergency Measure part 2

Chief Tenant Advocate Shreve and all of us at OTA hope you are continuing to stay safe during the...

Mar 23 2020

OTA Actualizacion legislativa: Medidas de emergencia covid-19

Miércoles 23 de marzo de 2020 Querida Comunidad: Primero, la directora de la oficina de abogacía...

Mar 23 2020

COVID-19 Health Emergency: OTA Case Intake Procedure

The District of Columbia Office of the Tenants Advocate (OTA) will temporarily suspend its regular...

Mar 18 2020

OTA Legislative Update: COVID-19 Emergency Measures

DC Council passed emergency COVID-19 legislation

Office of the Tenant Advocate - OTA

Office Hours
Telephone Intakes: M-F, 8:45 am-4:45 pm, Walk-ins: M-TH, 9 am-4 pm; except holidays

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2000 14th Street, NW, Suite 300 North, Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 719-6560
Fax: (202) 719-6586
TTY: 711

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