DC Office of the Tenant Advocate
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The Office of the Tenant Advocate is closed to walk-ins due to the inclement weather through Friday January 30.
Tenants can still call us at 202-719-6560 or contact us here: dcforms.dc.gov/webform/ota-...
Tenants can still call us at 202-719-6560 or contact us here: dcforms.dc.gov/webform/ota-...
OTA - Ask the Chief Tenant Advocate
Thank you for visiting the Office of the Tenant Advocate website. We welcome your comments. You may ask your question by calling (202) 719-6560, or by completing and submitting this form; however, ple...
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January 28, 2026 at 2:42 PM
The Office of the Tenant Advocate is closed to walk-ins due to the inclement weather through Friday January 30.
Tenants can still call us at 202-719-6560 or contact us here: dcforms.dc.gov/webform/ota-...
Tenants can still call us at 202-719-6560 or contact us here: dcforms.dc.gov/webform/ota-...
Check out when we'll be at the Department of Human Services (DHS) Service Centers next!
Find us Tuesday Feb 3 at Ft Davis.
Find us Tuesday Feb 3 at Ft Davis.
January 28, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Check out when we'll be at the Department of Human Services (DHS) Service Centers next!
Find us Tuesday Feb 3 at Ft Davis.
Find us Tuesday Feb 3 at Ft Davis.
Your landlord must provide heat during the winter and it must reach a minimum temperature.
See below and call us at 202-719-6560 for more information.
See below and call us at 202-719-6560 for more information.
January 27, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Your landlord must provide heat during the winter and it must reach a minimum temperature.
See below and call us at 202-719-6560 for more information.
See below and call us at 202-719-6560 for more information.
Tonight's Community Connections event has been rescheduled for February due to hazardous road conditions.
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Community Conversation: Housing & Mental Health
Join a free community conversation exploring how housing challenges impact mental health.
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January 27, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Tonight's Community Connections event has been rescheduled for February due to hazardous road conditions.
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DC, everyone should have heat on days like today! ❄️
If you're a renter and your heat is out, submit a maintenance request and call our free Consumer Protection hotline at 202-442-9828.
We can also help if any of your utilities are disconnected, and the utilities are the landlord’s responsibility.
If you're a renter and your heat is out, submit a maintenance request and call our free Consumer Protection hotline at 202-442-9828.
We can also help if any of your utilities are disconnected, and the utilities are the landlord’s responsibility.
January 26, 2026 at 2:45 PM
DC, everyone should have heat on days like today! ❄️
If you're a renter and your heat is out, submit a maintenance request and call our free Consumer Protection hotline at 202-442-9828.
We can also help if any of your utilities are disconnected, and the utilities are the landlord’s responsibility.
If you're a renter and your heat is out, submit a maintenance request and call our free Consumer Protection hotline at 202-442-9828.
We can also help if any of your utilities are disconnected, and the utilities are the landlord’s responsibility.
DC Government and OTA are closed for walk-ins today but you can always reach us at 202-719-6560.
January 26, 2026 at 4:03 PM
DC Government and OTA are closed for walk-ins today but you can always reach us at 202-719-6560.
OTA is delighted to be a panelist at this Community Conversation next Tuesday at THEARC.
Register here to join us:
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Register here to join us:
www.eventbrite.com/e/community-...
Community Conversation: Housing & Mental Health
Join a free community conversation exploring how housing challenges impact mental health.
www.eventbrite.com
January 22, 2026 at 6:22 PM
OTA is delighted to be a panelist at this Community Conversation next Tuesday at THEARC.
Register here to join us:
www.eventbrite.com/e/community-...
Register here to join us:
www.eventbrite.com/e/community-...
OTA is out in the community today at the Capital Area Food Bank Silver Market.
January 21, 2026 at 4:31 PM
OTA is out in the community today at the Capital Area Food Bank Silver Market.
Find us out in the community at the DC Department of Human Services (DHS) centers on most Tuesdays a month. Check out our schedule here:
January 21, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Find us out in the community at the DC Department of Human Services (DHS) centers on most Tuesdays a month. Check out our schedule here:
OTA is also at Martha's Table today to connect with tenants. Stop by to see us!
January 20, 2026 at 5:40 PM
OTA is also at Martha's Table today to connect with tenants. Stop by to see us!
Join us January 27th at THEARC for a panel discussion on Housing and Mental Health.
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/community-...
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/community-...
January 20, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Join us January 27th at THEARC for a panel discussion on Housing and Mental Health.
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/community-...
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/community-...
OTA is out in the community today at the DC Department of Human Services H St NE center talking to tenants in the community.
January 20, 2026 at 3:28 PM
OTA is out in the community today at the DC Department of Human Services H St NE center talking to tenants in the community.
This morning OTA presented to FEDCAP about tenant's rights. Contact us for a presentation for your community organization.
January 16, 2026 at 6:39 PM
This morning OTA presented to FEDCAP about tenant's rights. Contact us for a presentation for your community organization.
Where will OTA be in the community next?
Find our schedule of resource tabling at DHS Centers around the city below:
Find our schedule of resource tabling at DHS Centers around the city below:
January 14, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Where will OTA be in the community next?
Find our schedule of resource tabling at DHS Centers around the city below:
Find our schedule of resource tabling at DHS Centers around the city below:
OTA is also at Martha's Table today to talk to tenants in their neighborhood.
January 13, 2026 at 6:25 PM
OTA is also at Martha's Table today to talk to tenants in their neighborhood.
OTA is at the DHS Taylor Street Center today to engage with tenants in the community.
Find us at the DHS Service Centers most Tuesdays each month.
Find us at the DHS Service Centers most Tuesdays each month.
January 13, 2026 at 4:29 PM
OTA is at the DHS Taylor Street Center today to engage with tenants in the community.
Find us at the DHS Service Centers most Tuesdays each month.
Find us at the DHS Service Centers most Tuesdays each month.
Do you know your rights as a renter?
Test yourself by taking our Renter's Rights virtual class Thursday morning!
Sign up here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1979872039...
Test yourself by taking our Renter's Rights virtual class Thursday morning!
Sign up here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1979872039...
Renter's Rights 101 (Virtual) - January
Office of the Tenant Advocate Renter's Rights 101 training - January (virtual)
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January 13, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Do you know your rights as a renter?
Test yourself by taking our Renter's Rights virtual class Thursday morning!
Sign up here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1979872039...
Test yourself by taking our Renter's Rights virtual class Thursday morning!
Sign up here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1979872039...
OTA is at MORCA offices this morning talking to tenants in the community. Stop by and see us there!
January 12, 2026 at 4:20 PM
OTA is at MORCA offices this morning talking to tenants in the community. Stop by and see us there!
This Wednesday: Learn about Evictions and the court process with our free virtual training.
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1979871518...
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1979871518...
Office of the Tenant Advocate Eviction Prevention Class (Jan)
Join the Office of the Tenant Advocate for a free virtual class on evictions
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January 12, 2026 at 2:58 PM
This Wednesday: Learn about Evictions and the court process with our free virtual training.
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1979871518...
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1979871518...
OTA is talking with tenants in the community today at the Salvation Army Senior Choice Market.
January 8, 2026 at 6:43 PM
OTA is talking with tenants in the community today at the Salvation Army Senior Choice Market.
Brush up on your Renter's Rights knowledge with our free virtual training next Thursday!
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1979872039...
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1979872039...
Renter's Rights 101 (Virtual) - January
Office of the Tenant Advocate Renter's Rights 101 training - January (virtual)
www.eventbrite.com
January 8, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Brush up on your Renter's Rights knowledge with our free virtual training next Thursday!
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1979872039...
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1979872039...
Join us for our virtual Eviction Prevention class next Wednesday the 14th at 10am. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/office-of-...
Office of the Tenant Advocate Eviction Prevention Class (Jan)
Eventbrite - Office of the Tenant Advocate presents Office of the Tenant Advocate Eviction Prevention Class (Jan) - Wednesday, January 14, 2026 - Find event and ticket information.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Join us for our virtual Eviction Prevention class next Wednesday the 14th at 10am. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/office-of-...
Today OTA is tabling at the DHS Anacostia Service Center to talk to tenants about their rights and resources.
Find us most Tuesdays at DHS centers across the city.
Find us most Tuesdays at DHS centers across the city.
January 6, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Today OTA is tabling at the DHS Anacostia Service Center to talk to tenants about their rights and resources.
Find us most Tuesdays at DHS centers across the city.
Find us most Tuesdays at DHS centers across the city.
Talk to our Education & Community Outreach team in the community at the DHS Service Centers most Tuesdays! Find our schedule below:
January 6, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Talk to our Education & Community Outreach team in the community at the DHS Service Centers most Tuesdays! Find our schedule below:
Did you know about the Tenant Right To Organize Statute?
Contact us at 202-719-6560 for information on how to form a tenant association.
Contact us at 202-719-6560 for information on how to form a tenant association.
January 6, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Did you know about the Tenant Right To Organize Statute?
Contact us at 202-719-6560 for information on how to form a tenant association.
Contact us at 202-719-6560 for information on how to form a tenant association.