2025-2026 Regular SessionWashington D.C. Legislature

B26-0126: Fair Housing Practices Amendment Act of 2025

Legislative Summary

As introduced, Bill 26-126 would prohibit housing providers from separately charging tenants for the utility charges accrued by the housing accommodation for its common areas. It would 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. The provider must also obtain evidence that the tenant was served with the notification at least 60 days prior to sending the unpaid amount to a debt collector.

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Bill History

2/13/2025
Introduced in Office of the Secretary
City Council
2/18/2025
Referred to Committee on Housing
City Council
2/21/2025
Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0126 Published in the DC Register
City Council
5/6/2025
Notice of Public Hearing Published in the DC Register
City Council
5/9/2025
Notice of Public Hearing Published in the DC Register
City Council
5/28/2025
Public Hearing Held
City Council

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(2/13/2025)
Chamber
City Council

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text2/13/2025486.6 KB