Official Twitter for the DC Office of the Tenant Advocate. Chief Tenant Advocate Johanna Shreve. 202-719-6560

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The Tenant Bill of Rights has been updated! Download your copy now to ensure that you know the latest about your rights as a renter in the District: ota.dc.gov/publication/tenan…
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OTA is at the Model Cities Resource Fair with DACL, talking to senior tenants.
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Oficina Del Defensor del Inquilino Del Distrito de Columbia: 202-719-6560
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D.C. Office of the Tenant Advocate retweeted
Thank you to our partners who participated in our FY27 Grantee Orientation. Their presence helped ensure that grantees were informed about the services and resources available through a range of DC government agencies. #SaferStrongerDC
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OTA is also at a resource event for OVSJG to connect with tenants and advocates.
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Find OTA today at the Anacostia DHS Service Center, talking to tenants about their rights.
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Learn about your rights regarding security deposit returns in our tutorial video here: youtu.be/Ykdy-gaZcRQ?si=RLbf…
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Tomorrow -- find out more information about how to file in Housing Conditions Court from one of our attorney-advisors! Register below:
Register for OTA's Legal Clinic on Housing Conditions Court - next Tuesday October 20th: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/…
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Register for OTA's Legal Clinic on Housing Conditions Court - next Tuesday October 20th: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/…
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OTA is at the Senior Jubilee event in Ward 4 talking to tenants about their rights.
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Find OTA out in the community on Tuesday October 20th at the Anacostia DC DHS Service Center!
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We’re talking to seniors in Ward 2 about their rights this morning!
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OTA is at a resource event with DACL at Garfield Senior Apartments today - out in the community talking to tenants.
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Laws regarding security deposit returns changed in 2026 - study up on the changes with our new security deposit tutorial video here: youtube.com/watch?v=toowv1nH…
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DHS's ERAP - Emergency Rental Assistance Program - will be reopening for applications on December 3rd. For more information, visit erap.dhs.dc.gov
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Do you have a copy of the updated Tenant Bill of Rights? We've been posting flyers and copies around all of the DC Libraries to keep tenants informed. You can download your own copy here: ota.dc.gov/publication/tenan…
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