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Bill – B25-0827 – WASHINGTON, DC (MAYOR’S OFFICE)
Summary:
The “Pets in Housing Amendment Act of 2024”: (1) Amends the Rental Housing Act of 1985 of Washington, DC to limit the amount of fees and deposits that a housing provider may charge a prospective tenant associated with owning a pet and to prohibit certain restrictions on common household pets; and (2) Amends the Homeless Services Reform Act of 2005 of Washington, DC to ensure access to shelter for individuals with pets.
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