D.C. Code tit. 42 § 42-3403.08
Information and technical assistance.
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The Mayor shall establish an office to coordinate programs of technical assistance and serve as a central clearinghouse for information needed by tenants regarding the conversion and sale of rental housing. Program areas for this office include, but are not limited to, counseling, subsidy programs, relocation services, housing purchase and rehabilitation finance, tax relief programs, and technical assistance for the formation of tenant organizations, purchase of housing accommodations, rehabilitation, and conversion to cooperative or condominium.
Under D.C. Code § 42-3401.01 et seq. § 42-3403.08, the District of Columbia government is required to establish a dedicated office that acts as a central hub for information and technical assistance related to the conversion and sale of rental housing. This office is meant to coordinate a range of support services, including counseling, subsidy programs, relocation assistance, financing options for purchase and rehabilitation, tax relief programs, and help forming tenant organizations. The provision ensures that tenants navigating housing conversions have access to organized, publicly available resources rather than having to seek out each service independently.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers involved in converting or selling rental housing in the District should be aware that D.C. Code § 42-3401.01 et seq. § 42-3403.08 mandates a government office specifically designed to inform and assist tenants through that process. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the resources this office provides, since tenants may reference those services when exercising their rights during a conversion or sale. Understanding what information and assistance tenants can access through this clearinghouse helps operators anticipate the questions and concerns tenants may raise.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
D.C. Code § 42-3401.01 et seq. § 42-3403.08 entitles tenants to access a government-run office established to serve as a central source of information and technical assistance when their rental housing is being converted or sold. This office is designed to offer support across areas such as counseling, relocation services, financing for housing purchase or rehabilitation, tax relief, and help organizing as a tenant group. Tenants who believe they are not receiving access to these resources, or who want to understand their rights during a conversion, may contact the office directly, reach out to a local tenant-rights organization, or consult with a housing attorney.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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