B26-0126

Fair Housing Practices Amendment Act of 2025

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The Fair Housing Practices Amendment Act of 2025 amends the Rental Housing Act of 1985 to prohibit housing providers from separately charging tenants.

The Fair Housing Practices Amendment Act of 2025 amends the Rental Housing Act of 1985 to prohibit housing providers from separately charging tenants for utility charges accrued by the housing accommodation for its common areas. These utility charges include electricity, gas, wastewater and sewage disposal service, and water consumption. Additionally, the act mandates that housing providers notify tenants in writing of any unpaid amounts owed, such as rent arrearages, damage to the rental unit, cleaning fees, or charges for removing tenant-left items, within 45 days after vacating the rental.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

13 Yea

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History

Jul 3

Council

Act A26-0342 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 009155

Jul 2

Council

Enacted without Mayor's Signature with Act Number A26-0342

Jul 2

Council

Transmitted to Congress, Projected Law Date is Sep 19, 2026