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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

11th Annual Tenant and Tenant Association Summit

OTA believes 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.

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

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

Sep 7 2018

Mayor Bowser Announces Service Providers for Three Short-Term Family Housing Programs

The National Center for Children and Families, Life Deeds, and Community of Hope Selected to...

Aug 18 2018

Mayor Bowser Cuts the Ribbon at the Newly Modernized Boone Elementary School

School Name Changes from Orr to Lawrence E. Boone Elementary, Reflecting School that Truly...

Aug 16 2018

Mayor Bowser Cuts the Ribbon at Newly Modernized Bancroft Elementary School

14 Schools Modernized Under Bowser Administration Including 6 Opening this Fall

Aug 15 2018

Senate Approves FY19 THUD Appropriations Bill

On August 1, 2018, the Senate overwhelmingly approved its Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Transportation,...

Aug 10 2018

Senate Approves Fiscal Year 2019 THUD Appropriations Bill

On August 1, 2018, the Senate overwhelmingly approved its Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Transportation,...

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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