It's time for some real rent control in the District of Columbia!
Many of us have watched rental prices go up, up, up... despite the rent control law the DC city council wisely and recently extended for five years. The real estate boom in the District shows very little sign of slowing down. We must act now to preserve the affordable housing that's left.
Councilmember Jim Graham is proposing to strengthen rent control. On Tuesday, he will introduce legislation to eliminate the "highest comparable" provision of the rent control law and to limit any rent increase for an occupied unit to 7 percent per year.
Rally before the bill is introduced and then go to the council chamber for the introduction.
When: Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 9 a.m.
Where: Wilson Building (1350 Pennsylvania Ave. NW)
More Info: aheymann@dccouncil.us or 202/727-8229