D.C. Council Extends Emergency Protections for Tenants
A new round of emergency legislation enacted by the Council Tuesday extended protections for tenants in the District.
First, the legislation prohibits landlords from filing any new eviction cases during the public health emergency and for 60 days after. Legal Aid and other advocates had called on the Council to enact this temporary ban to ensure tenants will have enough time to put financial supports in place and avoid any case being filed. We appreciate the support of Councilmember Bonds, other members of the Housing Committee, and Chairman Mendelson in getting this important protection in place. Read more →