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Office of the Tenant Advocate

The Office of the Tenant Advocate new Walk-In hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9 am – 4 pm and Wednesday by Appointment ONLY.

Agency Home Responsive

OTA Stakeholder Meeting on “Mold: What to Do”

Learn about the new mold law, protocol, and remediation on May 25.

Office of the Tenant Advocate 10th Anniversary

OTA 10th Anniversary

We’ve been “putting people first” since 2007 and believe that all tenants living in the District have a right to decent, safe and affordable housing.

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.

Featured Services

Emergency Housing

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

OTA Housing Assistance and Community Service

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

OTA Legal Representation

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

OTA Reports

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Legal Resources

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Press Releases

Jun 7 2018

STATEMENT ON THE CAPITALS’ STANLEY CUP VICTORY

(WASHINGTON, DC) – TONIGHT, FOLLOWING THE CAPITALS’ STANLEY CUP VICTORY, MAYOR BOWSER RELEASED THE...

Dec 27 2017

Civil Rights Lawsuit Against HUD Suspension of Small Area Fair Market Rents

Civil rights groups have sued HUD for suspending the obligation on public housing agencies (PHAs)...

Dec 19 2017

Housing Affordability Protections for Elderly Tenants and Tenants with a Disability

As of April 7, 2017, elderly tenants and tenants with disabilities who live in rent-controlled...

Dec 19 2017

DC Council clarifies tenant rights regarding the lease

The “Residential Lease Clarification Amendment Act of 2016” (DC Law 21-210, effective February 18,...

Sep 13 2017

Tenant protections regarding late fees

New late fee protections announced for District tenants.

Office of the Tenant Advocate - OTA

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