D.C. Code tit. 42 § 42-3509.07
Termination.
Operative Text
All subchapters of this chapter, except subchapters III and V and § 42-3509.08 , shall terminate on December 31, 2030.
Under D.C. Code § 42-3509.07, most subchapters of the District of Columbia's Rental Housing Act (D.C. Code § 42-3501.01 et seq.) are set to expire on December 31, 2030, unless the D.C. Council acts to extend or renew them. Subchapters III and V, as well as § 42-3509.08, are carved out and will remain in effect regardless of this sunset date. This means the bulk of the rent stabilization and tenant protection provisions currently in force could cease to apply after that date if no legislative action is taken.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under the District of Columbia's Rental Housing Act should be aware that D.C. Code § 42-3509.07 establishes a sunset date of December 31, 2030, for most of the Act's subchapters (D.C. Code § 42-3501.01 et seq.). Compliant operators generally monitor legislative developments leading up to that date, since the regulatory landscape governing rent adjustments and related obligations could change significantly depending on whether the D.C. Council extends the law. Staying informed through industry associations or legal counsel familiar with D.C. housing law is a common practice given this built-in expiration.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in rent-stabilized units in the District of Columbia should know that D.C. Code § 42-3509.07 sets a termination date of December 31, 2030, for most protections under the Rental Housing Act (D.C. Code § 42-3501.01 et seq.), though subchapters III and V and § 42-3509.08 are not affected by this sunset. If the D.C. Council does not act before that date, many of the rent stabilization and tenant protection provisions could lapse. Tenants interested in understanding how this may affect their rights can consult tenant-rights organizations in the District or follow legislative activity through the D.C. Council's public records.
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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