B26-0105

Improving Tenant Access to Water Bills Amendment Act of 2025

Introduced·1/31/25
Tion Text

Allows authorized tenants to receive water bills and utility payment assistance.

The bill amends the District of Columbia Public Works Act of 1954 and the Water and Sewer Authority Establishment and Department of Public Works Reorganization Act of 1996. It ensures authorized tenants of residential properties can receive water bills and utility payment assistance. Authorized tenants can request water bills and apply for payment plans or customer assistance programs. The landlord must deduct the tenant's payment from rent owed. The bill also clarifies that DC Water is not liable for fraudulent acts related to tenant authorization.

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Sponsors

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History

Mar 26

Council

Public Hearing Held

Mar 13

Council

Notice of Public Hearing Published in the DC Register

Mar 10

Council

Notice of Public Hearing Published in the DC Register