On June 6 2023 the DC Council approved the Rent Stabilized Housing Inflation Protection Emergency Amendment Act of 2023. These documents help explain the rent increase caps for rent controlled units.

DC DHS announced that the last day to submit new applications for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) is Friday, March 10 at 11:59 pm. DHS will continue to process all ERAP applications received before the application portal's closure.

Please view OTA’s tutorial videos on subjects such as rent increases, housing code violations, and TOPA, among others.

On Nov. 17, 2022, the OTA teamed up with the DC Rental Housing Commission to present highlights of the RHC's revised regulations for the Rental Housing Act. Regulatory overhaul and update took effect on Dec. 31, 2021

Watch the lively and thoughtful discussion about the opportunities and challenges of living in neighborhoods that are rapidly changing.

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.

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.