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The Council voted to allow landlords to evict tenants who pose a “threat to the health and safety” during the public health emergency, but lawmakers wouldn’t permit landlords to increase rent on vacant units.
The bill, introduced by At-Large Councilmember
Anita Bonds, makes an exception to D.C.’s year-long eviction moratorium. If signed into law, the bill would let landlords initiate the eviction process so long as the tenant “presents a current and substantial threat to the health and safety” of tenants, their guests, or any agency or employee of the owner. A tenant could also be evicted if they have an illegal firearm, act violently, threaten, or assault someone at the property. Evictions can only be executed if the court substantiates the allegations. The bill requires a second vote before it is sent to the mayor.