D.C. Code tit. 42 § 42-3541.06
Reporting requirements.
Operative Text
Beginning December 31, 2018, and on an annual basis thereafter, the Office of Human Rights shall submit a report to the Council of the District of Columbia that includes: (1) The number of complaints filed pursuant to this chapter during the reporting period; (2) The number of investigations that the Office of Human Rights has conducted during the reporting period and the disposition of every complaint and investigation; (3) The business characteristics of the housing providers against whom complaints were filed during the reporting period, including: (A) The number of rental properties that the housing provider owns; and (B) The number of rental units in each housing accommodation that the housing provider owns.
Under D.C. Code § 42-3541.06, the District of Columbia's Office of Human Rights is required to submit an annual report to the D.C. Council each year beginning December 31, 2018. That report must document the volume and outcomes of complaints and investigations handled during the year, as well as certain business characteristics—such as portfolio size—of the housing providers who were the subject of complaints. This transparency mechanism is designed to give the Council ongoing visibility into how the law is being enforced and who is being investigated.
Plain English — not legal advice.
D.C. Code § 42-3541.06 means that housing providers who are the subject of complaints can expect information about their rental portfolio—including the number of properties and units they own—to be compiled and reported annually to the D.C. Council. Compliant operators generally maintain accurate records of their property holdings, since that data may be collected and disclosed as part of the Office of Human Rights' reporting process. Being aware of this public accountability mechanism is a routine part of operating rental housing in the District.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
D.C. Code § 42-3541.06 establishes that the Office of Human Rights publicly accounts for every complaint filed under this chapter, including its outcome, on an annual basis to the D.C. Council. This means tenants who file complaints can expect their case to be counted and tracked as part of a formal oversight process. Tenants interested in understanding complaint trends or outcomes may review these annual reports, and tenant-rights organizations in the District can help explain what the reported data means for renters.
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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