Council Housing

This bill prohibits landlords in Washington, D.C. from separately charging tenants for utilities (electricity, gas, water, or sewage) used in building common areas like hallways, gyms, or conference rooms - fees tenants previously paid on top of base rent regardless of usage. It also requires landlords to provide written notice within 45 days of a tenant moving out about any unpaid fees (e.g., for damages or cleaning), including photographic evidence for damage claims. Landlords must prove they notified tenants at least 60 days before sending unpaid amounts to debt collectors. The law directly affects D.C. tenants in multi-unit buildings who faced unexpected utility charges and unclear move-out billing practices.

The Housing Investment Protection Act of 2026 aims to support tenants and protect housing investments by clarifying rules for repairs and expanding affordable housing options. It allows the District of Columbia Housing Authority to temporarily transfer rental assistance to different properties while units undergo renovations and expands eligibility for the Local Rental Supplement Program to include very low-income residents. The bill also updates tenant definitions to clarify who can exercise purchase rights under the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act and streamlines the process for the Mayor to buy buildings to preserve affordable units. Additionally, the legislation improves the eviction court process by setting specific hearing timelines and modernizing how eviction notices are delivered to ensure predictability for both landlords and tenants.

This bill is a confirmation resolution that officially appoints Loniece Hamilton as a public voting member of the Commission on Re-Entry and Returning Citizen Affairs in the District of Columbia. The resolution fills a vacant seat on the commission, which is responsible for advising on policies to help formerly incarcerated individuals reintegrate into society, for a term ending in August 2029. By confirming the mayor's nomination, the Council of the District of Columbia formalizes Hamilton's role in this advisory body. The document does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a procedural step to complete the appointment process.

This bill is a procedural confirmation resolution that authorizes the District of Columbia Council to confirm Michael Plummer as a voting member of the Commission on Re-Entry and Returning Citizen Affairs. The measure fills a vacant seat on the commission, which advises on policies affecting formerly incarcerated individuals and their reintegration into society, for the remainder of an unexpired term ending in August 2027. By adopting this resolution, the Council formally completes the appointment process initiated by Mayor Muriel Bowser, allowing Plummer to participate in the commission's work. The document does not alter existing laws or create new programs but serves to validate Plummer's role within the established advisory body.

This bill is a confirmation resolution that officially appoints DeAnthony Campbell as a public voting member of the Commission on Re-Entry and Returning Citizen Affairs in the District of Columbia. The appointment fills a vacant seat left by Dominic Henry and is set to last until August 4, 2028. The resolution follows standard confirmation procedures by requiring the Council to review the nominee's background and then transmit the final decision to both the nominee and the Mayor.