Owner Learning Center
This Resource Center offers helpful documents, forms, and guidance for rental property owners—all in one convenient place. Find information on licensing, compliance, utility agreements, and more. Plus, join our monthly webinars to stay informed on important topics and industry updates.
Upcoming Webinars
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DC’s Rent Registry: One Year Later — Where Do Things Stand?
September 16th at 11am ET
DC’s Rent Registry has now been in operation for more than a year. Owners and property managers have hopefully worked through the registration process, DHCD has been reviewing applications, and the system continues to evolve.
But for many housing providers, the biggest question remains: What does the current status of my registration mean—and what should I be doing next?
Join us for a timely discussion on where DC’s Rent Registry stands today and what rental property owners and managers need to know moving forward.
We'll cover:
- Where things stand today: What we know about registrations, approvals, exemptions, and applications still working their way through the system.
- The issues owners and managers are encountering: Common challenges, questions, and areas of confusion after a year of implementation.
- What your registration status means: How to better understand where your property stands and what may require additional attention.
- What comes next: What owners should be watching for as DHCD and the Rental Accommodations Division continue to administer and develop the Registry.
- Lessons from year one: What has changed, what still needs to be clarified, and what housing providers can do now to stay ahead of the process.
If you own, manage, or represent rental property in Washington, DC, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
Learn More. Earn More. Manage Smarter.
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Helpful Documents
Gettings Started / Prospective Owners & Clients
- Prospective Client Guide
- Property Management Agreement Explained
- Sample Rental Management Agreement
- Minimal Property Standards
- Before You Rent
- Annual Checklist
Property Setup & Licensing
Required Forms & Compliance
- Form 3 - Housing Provider's Disclosure to Applicant or Tenant
- Form 3 - Instructions for Completing Housing Provider's Disclosure to Applicant or Tenant
- District of Columbia Tenant Bill of Rights
- W9
Utilities Setup
Owner Financials & Payments
Tenant Applications & Approvals
Administrative Requests
Notices & Legal Documents
- Pre Eviction Notice
- Post Eviction Notice
- 90 Day Notice for Personal Use and Occupancy
- TOPA Rights For Single Unit Properties
- Tenant Notice: Landlord’s Intent to Sell Property



























