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

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

The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) helps low-income, District residents facing housing emergencies. A housing emergency is when immediate action is needed to avoid homelessness, to re-establish a home or to prevent eviction.

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

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.