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The Landlords Licenses Bill
DC could stop bad landlords from getting new licenses
Housing with Integrity Amendment Act of 2025
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This bill would let DC stop landlords with many building problems from getting new business licenses, helping renters get safer homes.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This bill would give the city a new way to make sure rental homes are safe. It would make it harder for landlords who do not fix serious problems to get new business licenses. This means renters could have better places to live. People should pay attention now because the city council is still talking about this bill.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill would let the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection deny business licenses.
- This would apply to people or businesses that own rental property with serious housing code violations.
- The bill is still being discussed by the city council and would need money to be put into action.
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