Washington D.C. Council Bill 260126

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Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-1)
Status: Introduced on February 13 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-02-21 - Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0126 Published in the DC Register
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

As introduced, Bill 26-126 would prohibit housing providers from separately charging tenants for the utility charges accrued by the housing accommodation for its common areas. It would require that housing providers give notification to a tenant of any unpaid amounts owed to the housing provider within 45 days after vacating a rental unit. The provider must also obtain evidence that the tenant was served with the notification at least 60 days prior to sending the unpaid amount to a debt collector.

Fair Housing Practices Amendment Act of 2025

Cnc. Charles Allen [D]	Cnc. Christina Henderson [I]	Cnc. Brianne Nadeau [D]	Cnc. Brooke Pinto [D]
Cnc. Anita Bonds [D]	Cnc. Matthew Frumin [D]	Cnc. Janeese Lewis George [D]	Cnc. Zachary Parker [D]

Date	Chamber	Action
2025-02-21	Council	Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0126 Published in the DC Register
2025-02-18	Council	Referred to Committee on Housing
2025-02-13	Council	Introduced in Office of the Secretary

Type	Source
Summary	https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0126
Text	https://lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LIMS/57147/Introduction/B26-0126-Introduction.pdf