Renters 101
Renters 101 will provide District residents with an overview of their rights and responsibilities. Many topics will be covered, including leases, rent increases, rent control, evictions, housing code problems and security deposits.
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Contact OTA if you have questions on landlord disputes and other housing issues.
Contact OTA if you have questions about financial assistance for emergency housing.
Contact OTA to find out what types of legal representation is available to you.
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Feb 14 2025
(Washington, DC) – On Monday, February 17, District Government will observe the...
Jan 17 2025
Under Law 24-115, the “Eviction Record Sealing Authority and Fairness in Renting ...
Jan 17 2025
The Rental Housing Commission (RHC) has published the 2025 change in the regional consumer price...
Nov 26 2024
(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29, the District...
Nov 18 2024
(Washington, DC) - The District of Columbia Office of the Tenant Advocate (OTA) has relocated to...
Office of the Tenant Advocate - OTA
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We are not accepting walk-ins. Telephone intakes only: M-F, 8:45 am-4:45 pm.
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899 North Capitol Street, NE, Suite 6200, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 719-6560
Fax: (202) 719-6586
TTY: 711
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We are not accepting walk-ins. Telephone intakes only: M-F, 8:45 am-4:45 pm.
Connect With Us
899 North Capitol Street, NE, Suite 6200, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 719-6560
Fax: (202) 719-6586
TTY: 711
Agency Performance