District of ColumbiaD.C. blocks tenant evictions on days forecast above 95°F
D.C. housing providers cannot evict tenants on days when the National Weather Service's 8 a.m. forecast predicts temperatures above 95°F at National Airport.
What it does
Housing providers cannot evict tenants on a day when the National Weather Service predicts at 8 a.m. that National Airport's temperature will rise above 95°F.
Argument forThe rule could keep tenants housed on very hot days, when moving their belongings may expose them to dangerous heat.
Argument againstHousing providers may have to reschedule an eviction when the morning forecast passes 95°F, even if the day turns out cooler.
More detail
Housing providers may not evict tenants on days that meet the heat forecast rule. This applies to tenant evictions by housing providers in D.C. The National Weather Service must predict at 8 a.m. that the temperature at the National Airport weather station will rise above 95°F or 35°C. The restriction applies on the forecast day. The law took effect April 16, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- May 1Law L26-0108, Effective from Apr 16, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 006780Latest
- Mar 6Act A26-0262 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 003122
- Mar 5Transmitted to CongressMinor
- Mar 3Returned from Mayor
- Mar 2Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0262Became Law
- Feb 17Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Mar 03, 2026To Governor
- Feb 3Final Reading, CCMinor
- Vote recorded Final Reading, CC. Result: pass.Legislature
- Jan 6First Reading, CCMinor
- Vote recorded First Reading, CC. Result: pass.Legislature
- 2025
- Dec 17Committee Mark-up of B26-0177 by the Housing Committee
- Nov 20Public Hearing on B26-0177 View Public Hearing Record
- Nov 7Notice of Public Hearing Published in the District of Columbia Register
- Nov 3Revised Notice of Public Hearing filed in the Office of Secretary by HousingMinor
- Oct 31Notice of Public Hearing Published in the District of Columbia Register
- Oct 28Notice of Public Hearing filed in the Office of Secretary by HousingMinor
- Apr 1Referred to Committee on HousingMinor
- Mar 28Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0177 Published in the District of Columbia Register
- Mar 21B26-0177 Introduced by Councilmember Lewis George at Office of the SecretaryIntroduced
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