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B 26-0156

Licensing for Accountability of Management of Properties (LAMP) Amendment Act of 2025

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Anita Bonds

D.C. bill requiring property managers to obtain licenses and meet accountability standards for managing residential and commercial properties.

Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0156 Published in the District of Columbia Register
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Bill Summary · B 26-0156

Legislative bill overview

The LAMP Amendment Act of 2025 establishes a new licensing requirement for property managers in Washington, D.C., creating accountability standards and regulatory oversight for how residential and commercial properties are managed. The bill would require property managers to obtain licenses, meet professional qualifications, and comply with specified management practices under District supervision.

Why is this important

Property management directly affects housing quality, tenant rights, maintenance standards, and dispute resolution for thousands of D.C. residents. Licensing creates enforceable professional standards, complaint mechanisms, and potential recourse for tenants experiencing neglect or poor management, while also establishing baseline competency requirements in a currently unregulated industry sector.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory burden and costs: Property management companies may face increased compliance expenses, licensing fees, and administrative requirements that could be passed to tenants through higher rents or service costs
  • Definition and scope disputes: Disagreement over which property types and management activities fall under licensing requirements, and whether small/owner-managed properties are exempt
  • Implementation capacity: Questions about whether D.C. government has adequate resources to administer licensing, conduct inspections, and enforce violations fairly and promptly

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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