DC Office of the Tenant Advocate

OTA is talking to seniors about tenants' rights at the DACL valentines day event.

Office of the Tenant Advocate Tenant Stakeholder Meeting Join us on Wednesday March 18th at 1pm as we provide important updates to tenants and stakeholders on key legislation and upcoming events.

Our next Tenant Stakeholder meeting will be Wednesday March 18th. Join us for important updates to the tenant community.

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Join us for our upcoming Tenant Stakeholder Meeting on March 18th from 1pm - 3pm.

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Sign up to receive important updates on tenant issues and OTA events on our listserv here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

Find us today at the Department of Human Services Center in Anacostia from 10am - 2pm. Receive free resources for tenants about their rights.

Renter's Rights 101 (Virtual) - February Office of the Tenant Advocate Renter's Rights 101 training - February (virtual)

Renter's Rights are more important than ever.

Join us for a free virtual training on your rental rights in DC on Thursday February 19th.

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Join us tomorrow night at THEARC for an open discussion on housing and mental wellness.

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See the upcoming rent-control increase maximum for rent-controlled units, beginning May 1:

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The 2026 maximum amount a landlord can charge for an application fee is $54.

Find more information here:

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OTA is tabling at the DHS Ft Davis Service Center. Stop by to get tenant information.

The Community Conversation at THEARC on Housing and Mental Health has been rescheduled for Tuesday February 10th.

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Missing the warmth of summertime?

Get those summertime vibes again by re-watching our summer 2025 Tenant Summit panels and presentations. Find them here: ota.dc.gov/node/1798411

The Office of the Tenant Advocate is closed to walk-ins due to the inclement weather through Friday January 30.

Tenants can still call us at 202-719-6560 or contact us here: dcforms.dc.gov/webform/ota-...

Check out when we'll be at the Department of Human Services (DHS) Service Centers next!

Find us Tuesday Feb 3 at Ft Davis.

Your landlord must provide heat during the winter and it must reach a minimum temperature.

See below and call us at 202-719-6560 for more information.

Community Conversation: Housing & Mental Health Join a free community conversation exploring how housing challenges impact mental health.

Tonight's Community Connections event has been rescheduled for February due to hazardous road conditions.

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DC apartment buildings in the snow

DC, everyone should have heat on days like today! ❄️

If you're a renter and your heat is out, submit a maintenance request and call our free Consumer Protection hotline at 202-442-9828.

We can also help if any of your utilities are disconnected, and the utilities are the landlord’s responsibility.

DC Government and OTA are closed for walk-ins today but you can always reach us at 202-719-6560.

Community Conversation: Housing & Mental Health Join a free community conversation exploring how housing challenges impact mental health.

OTA is delighted to be a panelist at this Community Conversation next Tuesday at THEARC.

Register here to join us:

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OTA is out in the community today at the Capital Area Food Bank Silver Market.

Find us out in the community at the DC Department of Human Services (DHS) centers on most Tuesdays a month. Check out our schedule here:

OTA is also at Martha's Table today to connect with tenants. Stop by to see us!

Join us January 27th at THEARC for a panel discussion on Housing and Mental Health.

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OTA is out in the community today at the DC Department of Human Services H St NE center talking to tenants in the community.

This morning OTA presented to FEDCAP about tenant's rights. Contact us for a presentation for your community organization.

Where will OTA be in the community next?

Find our schedule of resource tabling at DHS Centers around the city below:

OTA is also at Martha's Table today to talk to tenants in their neighborhood.

OTA is at the DHS Taylor Street Center today to engage with tenants in the community.

Find us at the DHS Service Centers most Tuesdays each month.

Renter's Rights 101 (Virtual) - January Office of the Tenant Advocate Renter's Rights 101 training - January (virtual)

Do you know your rights as a renter?

Test yourself by taking our Renter's Rights virtual class Thursday morning!

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OTA is at MORCA offices this morning talking to tenants in the community. Stop by and see us there!