DC Citizen-Led Reform:
The Bad-Faith Complaint Reform and Housing Fairness Amendment Act of 2025
Protecting good tenants. Protecting honest landlords. Protecting taxpayers.
Building a Fairer DC: Why We Need This Amendment
The RENTAL Act of 2025 takes steps toward better housing, but it’s not enough to stop unfair practices that hurt our communities. The Bad-Faith Complaint Reform and Housing Fairness Amendment Act of 2025 brings the balance we all want:
Protects Tenants: Ends anonymous complaints that disrupt lives, ensuring renters like voucher holders face fair, open processes.
Empowers Landlords: Creates a Landlord Advocate for support and cracks down on bad-faith complaints, so honest property owners thrive.
Saves Taxpayer Dollars: Requires inspections before disputes clog courts, cutting costs and keeping DC’s housing funds focused on real solutions.
Why This Matters
Fairness
Stops harassment by serial complainants.
Safety
Frees inspectors to focus on real hazards.
Accountability
Protects good tenants and honest landlords alike.