B26-0287 DC introduced

Housing with Integrity Amendment Act of 2025

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Plain-English summary

1. **ONE-SENTENCE SUMMARY:** Bill 26-287 aims to prevent individuals or businesses with ownership in rental properties that have serious housing code violations from obtaining a basic business license in Washington, DC.

2. **KEY REQUIREMENTS:**
   - Ensure that any rental properties you own do not have outstanding Class 1 or Class 2 housing code violations.
   - Address and resolve any existing violations before applying for or renewing your basic business license.

3. **DEADLINES:**
   - The bill is currently introduced and not yet effective; keep an eye on its progress for a potential effective date in 2025.

4. **PENALTIES:**
   - If you apply for a business license while having outstanding violations, your application can be denied, preventing you from legally operating your business.

5. **SMB IMPACT:** Small business owners involved in rental properties must prioritize compliance with housing codes to avoid losing their ability to obtain necessary business licenses, which could impact their operations and revenue.

Source description

As introduced, Bill 26-287 would, among other things, authorize the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection to deny the issuance of a basic business license to a person, business entity, or beneficial owner who has an ownership interest in a rental property with outstanding Class 1 and or Class 2 housing code violations. FISCAL NOTE - This bill is passed Subject to Appropriations. Please see the Fiscal Impact Statement for more information.

Not legal advice. Summaries are generated by AI from publicly available bill text and may contain errors or omissions. Always consult counsel before making compliance decisions.