Dear Ward 8 Residents,

Last week, I introduced the Eviction Notice Moratorium Amendment Act of 2020, an amendment that will prevent landlords from using alternative means to constructively evict residents during the COVID emergency eviction prohibition.

Residents cannot be evicted for the duration of the public health emergency plus sixty days; nor can they be charged late fees for the duration of the public health emergency. However, we receive calls from residents that inform us that landlords are threatening eviction and utility disconnection. 

This amendment articulates that engaging in retaliatory acts such as decreasing services, harassment, and refusing to renew a lease or rental agreement to force tenants to leave their housing is unlawful.

Renters are encouraged, to the best of their ability, to stay current on rent. Rent increases are also prohibited during the COVID-19 public health emergency plus 60 days.

Be well and be safe, 

Trayon White, Sr.
Councilmember, Ward 8

Bill 23-898 “Eviction Notice Moratorium Amendment Act of 2020”

On September 22, 2020, Councilmember Trayon White introduced the "Eviction Notice Moratorium Amendment Act of 2020." The purpose of this amendment is to prevent landlords from using alternative means to constructively evict residents during the COVID emergency eviction prohibition.

This amendment articulates that engaging in retaliatory acts such as decreasing services, harassment, and refusing to renew a lease or rental agreement to force tenants to leave their housing is unlawful.

The DC Deputy Mayor for Education (DME) interviewed 18 independent, parochial, and public charter schools that have reopened for varying levels of in-person student learning or support services.

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