Beginning May 1, the Rent-Control Year 2026 cap on rent increases for rent-controlled units applies:
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Find OTA out in the community tomorrow at the DC Department of Human Services Anacostia Service Center!
Join OTA and MOLGBTQA for Financial Literacy & Housing MOLGBTQA Community Connect
DC agencies are joining forces to share tools that strengthen financial wellness, expand housing knowledge, & support our LGBTQ+ residents in building secure, joyful futures.
April 7
1827 Wiltberger St. NW
1pm-4pm
Brush up on your renter's rights knowledge. Join us for our next free virtual training: www.eventbrite.com/e/1986250613...
Learn about eviction prevention and the court process in our free virtual training April 15th. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1986251477...
Find OTA out in the community most Tuesdays at the DC Department of Human Services (DHS) Community Centers. See our schedule below:
Brush up on your renter's knowledge. Sign up for a class offered by the OTA's Education & Outreach team here: ota.dc.gov/service/ota-...
Contact us with any questions or concerns about your tenant rights in the District. 202-719-6560.
Did you miss our Tenant Stakeholder meeting yesterday? Catch up on important topics and watch the recorded meeting here:
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Today is the day! Join us in-person or virtually:
OTA is out in the community at Martha's Table today, talking with tenants about available resources.
Don't miss our Tenant Stakeholder meeting on Wednesday at 1pm! Join us in-person at 899 North Capitol St, or virtually:
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Our next Tenant Stakeholder meeting is next Wednesday at 1pm (both in-person and virtual) - join us and RSVP here:
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Contact us for a training on how to organize a Tenant Association at 202-719-6560.
Find OTA most Mondays at MORCA to talk to tenants in the community about their rights and resources.
Are you:
1) Living in a rent-controlled unit?
2) 62+ or a tenant with a disability?
3) Registered with the Rental Accommodations Division for lower rent increases?
OTA is partnering with Legal Council for the Elderly to help tenants register on April 2 - see more info below:
Register for our upcoming stakeholder meeting for important updates about the RENTAL Act and other tenant legislation: www.eventbrite.com/e/1982696502...
You can be a Tenant Detective!
Register for our virtual training on March 18th on how to investigate your landlord using publicly available databases.
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Yesterday OTA visited a community in Edgewood to talk about Tenant Associations.
If you're interested in starting a Tenant Association in your community, contact us at 202-719-6560.
Join us for our free (virtual) Tenant Detective Training on Wednesday March 18th. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/tenant-det...
Find us at one of the local Department of Human Services centers on Tuesdays!
See our upcoming schedule below:
Don't miss out on our upcoming Stakeholder meeting with important updates for tenants!
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1982696502...
Yesterday OTA attended a listening session with tenants in their building to help address their concerns. Contact us at 202-719-6560 to schedule a listening session in your community.
OTA attended the beginnings of a Citywide Tenant Union meeting last night. Contact us if you want to start a Tenant Association in your community.
Last week OTA talked to tenants at DACL's Model Cities Resource Fair to advise them of their rights.
Are you on our listserv? Why not? Receive important updates to the tenant community about upcoming events and legislation.
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Tomorrow morning - learn your renter's rights with us! Take our free virtual training: www.eventbrite.com/e/1982695889...
OTA is at the Department of Human Services Congress Heights Service Center today to talk to tenants. Stop by to see us!