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Introduced
10/02/2024
10/02/2024
In Committee
10/15/2024
10/15/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
25th Council
Bill Summary
A BILL IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To amend the Rental Housing Act of 1985 to prohibit housing providers from separately charging tenants for the utility charges accrued by the housing accommodation for its common areas, and to require that housing providers give notification to a tenant of any unpaid amounts owed to the housing provider within 45 days after vacating a rental unit and to obtain evidence that the tenant was served with the notification at least 60 days prior to sending the unpaid amount to a debt collector.
AI Summary
This bill, the Fair Housing Practices Amendment Act of 2024, amends the Rental Housing Act of 1985 to prohibit housing providers from separately charging tenants for the utility charges accrued by the housing accommodation's common areas. It also requires housing providers to notify tenants in writing within 45 days of vacating a rental unit about any unpaid amounts owed, such as rent arrearages, damage to the unit, or charges for removing items left behind. The housing provider must obtain evidence that the tenant was served with this notification at least 60 days before sending the unpaid amount to a debt collector.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Charles Allen (D)*,
Anita Bonds (D)*,
Janeese George (D)*,
Christina Henderson (I)*,
Brianne Nadeau (D)*,
Zachary Parker (D)*,
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Housing (on 10/15/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B25-0991 |
| BillText | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LIMS/56310/Introduction/B25-0991-Introduction.pdf |
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