The new construction exemption got the top spot in this RENTAL Act series, but it is not the only change. Read on… The RENTAL Act expands several additional TOPA exemptions under § 42-3404.02b(b), including ownership reallocations, estate transfers, minority investor admissions, and certain 2–4 unit structures. This graphic provides a Read more
In case you missed it, the Rebalancing Expectations for Neighbors, Tenants, and Landlords (RENTAL) Act of 2025 is LIVE (effective December 31, 2025)! This legislation made the most significant modifications to the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA) in years, with expanding exemptions, new notice requirements, restrictions on tenant communications Read more
On September 17th, the D.C. Council passed the RENTAL Act of 2025, which includes the most significant reforms to the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (“TOPA”) in decades. The full statutory text has not yet been published, but it includes the following key changes: – A revised definition to “tenant”– Expanded Read more