D.C. Code tit. 42 § 42-3404.03

Offer of sale.

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Verified 10/26/2026 · Next check 11/2/2026
effective 10/12/2026District of ColumbiaRelocation Assistance & Buyouts

Operative Text

D.C. Code tit. 42 § 42-3404.03
(a) An offer of sale shall include, at minimum:

(1) The asking price and material terms of the sale;

(2) A statement that the tenant has the right to purchase the accommodation under this subchapter and a notice that the tenants are entitled to no-cost technical assistance and training on their rights provided by a tenant support provider approved by the Mayor;

(3) A statement as to whether a contract with a third party exists for sale of the accommodation and that the owner shall make a copy available to the tenant within 7 days after receiving a request; and

(4) A statement that the owner shall make available to the tenant a floor plan of the building and an itemized list of monthly operating expenses, utility consumption rates, and capital expenditures for each of the 2 preceding calendar years within 7 days after receiving a request. The statement shall also indicate that the owner shall, at the same time, make available the most recent rent roll, list of tenants, and list of vacant apartments. If the owner does not have a floor plan, the owner may meet the requirement to provide a floor plan by stating in writing to the tenant that the owner does not have a floor plan; and

(5) The name and contact information of all tenant support providers certified by the Mayor pursuant to § 42-3404.02c as of the date of issuance of the offer of sale; provided, that if no such organizations have been certified, the owner will be deemed in compliance with this paragraph.

(b) (1) The owner shall provide each tenant with a written copy of the offer of sale by certified mail, a delivery service providing delivery tracking confirmation, or hand delivery. Notice to tenants shall be sent to their address at the housing accommodation unless a tenant has supplied in writing to the owner a different address for notice.

(2) On the same date as copies of the offer of sale are sent to tenants, the owner shall provide the Mayor with a written copy of the offer of sale and a signed statement confirming that copies of the offer of sale were provided to each tenant. The offer of sale shall be sent to the Mayor by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, by commercial overnight delivery service that maintains proof of delivery, by hand delivery, or by any other method designated by the Department. If the owner delivers the notification to the Mayor by hand delivery, the Owner shall obtain a date stamped copy demonstrating the Mayor's receipt.

(3) If the housing accommodation includes occupied units that are not the subject of a current or expired written lease or rental agreement, then on the same date as copies of the offer of sale are sent to tenants, the owner shall post at each building entrance, or unit entrance if the units do not have a common building entrance, a notice, in a form to be developed by the Mayor, that an offer is being mailed to tenants, as defined in § 42-3404.01a(4) , and that residents who have a right to occupy the accommodation pursuant to an oral lease must notify the owner or a designated representative and provide a rent receipt or other proof of tenancy no more than 15 days after receipt of the offer of sale.
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Plain English

Under D.C. Code § 42-3401.01 et seq. § 42-3404.03, when a property owner in the District of Columbia decides to sell a rental housing accommodation, they must issue a formal offer of sale that contains specific minimum information — including the asking price, material terms, a statement of tenants' right to purchase, and contact information for Mayor-certified tenant support providers. The offer must be delivered to each tenant individually by certified mail, tracked delivery, or hand delivery, and a copy must be sent to the Mayor on the same date. Owners must also make financial records, floor plans, and rent rolls available to tenants upon request within seven days, and in certain circumstances must post a notice at building entrances.

Written by anthropic/claude-sonnet-4.6 · Reviewed on October 13, 2026

Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Operators subject to D.C. Code § 42-3401.01 et seq. § 42-3404.03 generally ensure that any offer of sale is a complete written document covering all required elements — asking price, tenant purchase rights, third-party contract disclosures, and the names of Mayor-certified tenant support providers. Compliant owners send the offer simultaneously to all tenants and to the Mayor using a trackable delivery method, retaining proof of delivery for each. When tenants request supporting documents such as operating expense records or floor plans, compliant operators respond within the seven-day window specified by the provision, or provide a written statement if a floor plan does not exist.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

D.C. Code § 42-3401.01 et seq. § 42-3404.03 gives tenants the right to receive a written offer of sale before a covered housing accommodation is sold, and that offer must include notice of tenants' right to purchase as well as contact information for no-cost, Mayor-certified tenant support providers who can assist with understanding those rights. Tenants may request financial records, utility data, rent rolls, and floor plans from the owner, who is required to respond within seven days of that request. Tenants who believe an offer of sale was deficient or improperly delivered may consider reaching out to a Mayor-certified tenant support provider, raising the issue with the District's relevant housing authorities, or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with D.C.'s Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act.

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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References Out

Rules and statutes cited by this regulation

References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

D.C. Code § 42-3404.02
D.C. Code § 42-3404.02
D.C. Code § 42-3404.02b
D.C. Code § 42-3404.02c
D.C. Code § 42-3404.02d
D.C. Code § 42-3404.03
D.C. Code § 42-3404.03
D.C. Code § 42-3404.03a
D.C. Code § 42-3404.06
D.C. Code § 42-3404.06
D.C. Code § 42-3404.09
D.C. Code § 42-3404.10
D.C. Code § 42-3404.10
D.C. Code § 42-3404.11
D.C. Code § 42-3404.11
D.C. Code § 42-3405.03
D.C. Code § 42-3405.03
D.C. Code § 42-3405.03a
D.C. Code § 42-3405.03a
D.C. Code § 42-3405.12
D.C. Code § 42-3402.10
D.C. Code § 42-3402.10
D.C. Code § 42-3404.02
D.C. Code § 42-3404.02d
D.C. Code § 42-3404.03
D.C. Code § 42-3404.03
D.C. Code § 42-3404.03b
D.C. Code § 42-3404.09
D.C. Code § 42-3404.09
D.C. Code § 42-3404.09
D.C. Code § 42-3404.10
D.C. Code § 42-3404.11
D.C. Code § 42-3404.11
D.C. Code § 42-3404.11
D.C. Code § 42-3404.11
D.C. Code § 42-3404.16
D.C. Code § 42-3404.32
D.C. Code § 42-3404.33
D.C. Code § 42-3404.36
D.C. Code § 42-3405.03
D.C. Code § 42-3405.03
D.C. Code § 42-3405.03
D.C. Code § 42-3405.04
D.C. Code § 42-3405.06
D.C. Code § 42-3405.07
D.C. Code § 42-3405.12
D.C. Code § 42-3402.03
D.C. Code § 42-3402.08
D.C. Code § 42-3402.08
D.C. Code § 42-3405.12
D.C. Code § 42-3405.12
D.C. Code § 42-3401.03
D.C. Code § 42-3402.04
D.C. Code § 42-3402.06
D.C. Code § 42-3401.03
D.C. Code § 42-3404.02
D.C. Code § 42-3401.03
D.C. Code § 42-3402.04
D.C. Code § 42-3402.08
D.C. Code § 42-3403.02
D.C. Code § 42-3404.01
D.C. Code § 42-3404.01
D.C. Code § 42-3404.01
D.C. Code § 42-3404.10
D.C. Code § 42-3404.11
D.C. Code § 42-3404.31
D.C. Code § 42-3405.01
D.C. Code § 42-3401.03
D.C. Code § 42-3401.03
D.C. Code § 42-3402.01
D.C. Code § 42-3402.02
D.C. Code § 42-3402.08
D.C. Code § 42-3403.07
D.C. Code § 42-3404.01a
D.C. Code § 42-3404.02
D.C. Code § 42-3404.02c
D.C. Code § 42-3404.10
D.C. Code § 42-3404.13
D.C. Code § 42-3405.03
D.C. Code § 42-3405.03a
D.C. Code § 42-3401.01
D.C. Code § 42-3401.01
D.C. Code § 42-3402.01
D.C. Code § 42-3404.01
D.C. Code § 42-3404.01
D.C. Code § 42-3404.02
D.C. Code § 42-3404.03
D.C. Code § 42-3404.08
D.C. Code § 42-3404.10
D.C. Code § 42-3404.11
D.C. Code § 42-3404.11
D.C. Code § 42-3404.11
D.C. Code § 42-3404.31
D.C. Code § 42-3404.33
D.C. Code § 42-3404.33

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