D.C. Code tit. 30, ch. 2 § 30-201.10
Penalties.
Operative Text
(a) A host found to have violated § 30-201.02 or § 30-201.06 shall be liable for a civil penalty of: (1) $500 for the first violation; (2) $2,000 for a second violation; and (3) $6,000 for a third violation and a revocation of the related short-term rental license endorsement. (b) A booking service found to have violated § 30-201.08 shall be liable for a civil penalty of $1,000 for each booking transaction made in violation of this subchapter . (c) The Mayor may adjust these penalties by rulemaking.
D.C. Code § 30-201.10 establishes a tiered civil penalty structure for short-term rental violations in the District of Columbia. Hosts who violate the registration or operational requirements found in §§ 30-201.02 or 30-201.06 face escalating fines—$500 for a first offense, $2,000 for a second, and $6,000 plus license revocation for a third. Booking platforms that facilitate transactions in violation of § 30-201.08 face a separate $1,000 penalty per booking, and the Mayor retains authority to adjust all penalty amounts through rulemaking.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of short-term rentals in the District should be aware that D.C. Code § 30-201.10 imposes progressively steeper civil penalties for each successive violation of the short-term rental rules, culminating in license revocation on a third offense. Compliant hosts generally maintain a valid short-term rental license endorsement, adhere to the requirements of §§ 30-201.02 and 30-201.06, and ensure that any booking platforms they use are operating in accordance with § 30-201.08. Because the Mayor can adjust penalty amounts by rulemaking, operators benefit from monitoring any regulatory updates that may change the figures currently set in § 30-201.10.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants and neighbors in the District of Columbia may find D.C. Code § 30-201.10 relevant when a host appears to be operating a short-term rental without proper authorization or in violation of applicable rules. The penalty structure—including potential license revocation for repeat offenders—provides a mechanism for accountability, and complaints about unlicensed or non-compliant short-term rentals can generally be directed to the District's enforcement authorities. Those seeking to understand their rights or options in connection with a short-term rental situation may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review guidance published by the District government regarding § 30-201.10.
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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