District of Columbia Criminal & credit history rules

Criminal & credit history rules in District of Columbia

Housing providers may not ask about or consider arrests that did not lead to a conviction, and may not ask about pending accusations or convictions until after a conditional offer. Statute text: "A housing provider may not make an inquiry about or consider a previous arrest of the applicant if the arrest did not result in a conviction" (D.C. Code § 42-3541.02(a)).

Verified Source: D.C. Code § 42-3541.02(a) · last checked 2026-10-16