Bill > B26-0287

This bill aims to improve housing standards and accountability for landlords in the District of Columbia by establishing new restrictions on business licensing and property inspections. Specifically, the bill prevents the issuance of a basic business license to property owners with a high number of unresolved housing code violations, defined as having 30% or more of rental units with uncured Class 1 and Class 2 infractions that have remained unaddressed for 90 days or more in properties with 10 or more rental units. The bill also expands the existing Proactive Inspection Program from two to three tiers, introducing a new Tier 3 with less frequent inspections, and mandates that properties meeting the housing violation criteria will be automatically placed in Tier 1, which requires the most frequent inspections (twice per year). The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection will work with the Department of Buildings to verify a property owner's compliance status before issuing a business license. These provisions are designed to incentivize property owners to maintain their rental properties in good condition and quickly address any housing code violations, ultimately protecting tenants' living conditions and safety.

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https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0287