District of Columbia Condo conversion protections

Condo conversion protections in District of Columbia

A rental building cannot be converted to a condo or co-op until the Mayor certifies compliance with the conversion law (which includes a tenant election). Statute text: "(1) An owner shall not convert a housing accommodation into a condominium or a cooperative until the Mayor certifies compliance with the provisions of this chapter." (D.C. Code § 42–3402.02).

Verified Source: D.C. Code § 42–3402.02 · last checked 2026-10-16