OTA’s Education and Community Outreach team conducts educational workshops and classes in a variety of contexts to inform the greater District of Columbia tenant community about their rights and other rental housing concerns.
In collaboration with OTA’s Legal and Policy branches, OTA’s Education and Community Outreach team develops educational materials, classes as well as virtual tutorials on issues important to District tenants. OTA can also schedule customized classes for tenants interested in forming a tenant association. Additionally, OTA offers monthly Renters Rights 101 classes.
To schedule a class with OTA or to request that OTA table at your upcoming event, please submit a request through our online scheduler here:
https://outlook.office365.com/book/[email protected]/
The Renters’ Rights training offers tenants an overview of applicable District of Columbia laws and tenant rights.
Calendar of Upcoming Classes and Events
- Tenant Summit 2025 - September 13th
OTA’s catalogue of YouTube based tenant tutorials include: Housing Code Violations, What to do if you find Mold in your apartment?, DC Law on Security Deposits, among others.
Tenant Association classes
- Tenant Association, where to begin.
- Tenant Associations, a framework for sustainability.
- Tenant Association best practices.
- TOPA 5+ Unit Housing Accommodation
- Tenant Association Board Roles
Additional Classes:
- How OTA Works for You
- Lease 101
- Housing Code Violations
- TOPA 5+ Unit Housing Accommodation
- Evictions in DC
- RHC 2021 Rulemaking
Virtual Discussions:
- 2025 June Tenant Stakeholder Meeting Featuring Councilmember Robert White
- 2024 Virtual Tenant Summit Day 1: Apartment Building Security
- 2024 Virtual Tenant Summit Day 2: Common Utility Billing Issues
- 2022 Tenant Stakeholder Meeting: Rent Control Regulations Have Changed! What You Should Know
- OTA Tenant Summit 2021
Community Events
OTA’s Education and Community Outreach team participates in community events throughout the District. To request that OTA participate in your upcoming community event, please submit a request through our online scheduler.
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