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PR 26-0216

Rental Housing Registration Extension Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Robert White

Extends city's rental housing registration requirement for 90 days, preserving enforcement to protect tenants while permanent changes are considered.

Resolution R26-0132, Effective from Jun 03, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 006616
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Bill Summary · PR 26-0216

Summary of PR 26-0216: Rental Housing Registration Extension Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

Overview

This resolution declares a 90-day emergency to extend the city's rental housing registration requirement. The resolution is intended to prevent a lapse in the rental housing registration program while permanent legislative changes are considered.

Key Provisions

  • Extension of Rental Housing Registration Requirement: The resolution extends the existing rental housing registration requirement for 90 days, from its scheduled expiration on June 1, 2025 to September 1, 2025.
  • Preservation of Enforcement Mechanisms: During the 90-day extension, the city will maintain its ability to enforce the rental housing registration law, including issuing fines and other penalties for non-compliance.
  • Temporary Nature: This is an emergency declaration resolution, meaning it will only remain in effect for 90 days. The city council is expected to consider permanent legislation to extend or modify the rental housing registration program during this time.

Affected Parties

  • Rental Property Owners: All owners of residential rental properties in the city will be required to continue registering their units during the 90-day extension period.
  • Tenants: The continued enforcement of the registration requirement is intended to protect tenants by ensuring rental properties meet safety and habitability standards.
  • City Government: The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs will maintain its authority to oversee and enforce the rental housing registration program through September 2025.

Timeline

  • Introduced: May 29, 2025
  • Effective: June 3, 2025 through September 1, 2025
  • Expiration: The emergency declaration and extension will expire on September 1, 2025, unless the city council passes permanent legislation to continue the rental housing registration program.

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

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