District of ColumbiaD.C. landlords had to report rent history for exempt rentals
Before the emergency law expired, owners registering rentals exempt from rent increase limits had to report each unit's monthly rent history and included amenities.
What it does
Before this emergency law expired, owners registering rentals exempt from rent increase limits had to report each unit's current rent, rent from the prior two calendar years, and included amenities. Yearly updates were not required.
Argument forTwo years of rent figures could have helped city staff spot gaps or inconsistencies in a unit's registration information.
Argument againstOwners could have spent time gathering older rent figures and details about what came with each unit they registered.
More detail
Owners had to provide rent and amenity details when registering each covered rental unit. This covered each unit in a D.C. rental property exempt from rent increase limits. Owners reported the current monthly rent, the monthly rent charged in each of the two prior calendar years, and the unit's utilities, appliances, and other amenities. They provided this information only at registration, with no ongoing or yearly reporting requirement. The emergency act could remain in effect for no longer than 90 days after taking effect; the action history says it expired June 23, 2026.
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- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Mar 27Act A26-0281 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 005079, Expires on Jun 23, 2026Latest
- Mar 25Enacted without Mayor's Signature with Act Number A26-0281, Expires on Jun 23, 2026Became Law
- Mar 23Returned from Mayor
- Mar 10Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Mar 24, 2026To Governor
- Mar 3Final ReadingMinor
- Vote recorded Final Reading. Result: pass.Legislature
- Mar 3Retained by the Council
- Mar 2B26-0610 Introduced by Councilmember R. White at Office of the SecretaryIntroduced
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