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After hearing, Committee on Housing leaves record open and asks agencies for follow‑up
Summary
The committee left the record open to Nov. 12 and requested DHCD/DCHA provide registry metrics, demonstration of data access, and legal analysis; members signaled interest in a focused work group to reconcile competing goals.
Chair Robert White closed the public hearing after nearly three hours of testimony and detailed questioning. He said the record for written submissions will remain open until Nov. 12 and encouraged stakeholders to provide documentation, analyses and suggested amendments.
Committee members asked specific follow‑ups: DHCD was to provide precise registry counts and explain how voucher rents appear in the system; DCHA was asked whether it can use registry data to identify rent‑stabilized units; landlords and advocates were invited to submit financial data and examples to help craft targeted remedies. Several members expressed support for a short, disciplined work group to produce options that do not sweep up responsible small owners while addressing the bad actors described in testimony.
No votes or formal actions were taken. The committee asked agencies to return with specific numbers and legal analyses so members can consider whether to pursue amendments or alternative enforcement measures before any markup.
