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Beyond the Spin: How Industry Advocacy Distorts Debate in the RENTAL Act Push

Landlords urge the D.C. Council to reinstate mandatory hearing deadlines and protective orders to address over $11 million in unpaid rent and lengthy eviction delays.

This story was supported with funds from Spotlight DC—Capital City Fund for Investigative Journalism. As the D.C. Council is set to vote on the Rebalancing Expectations for Neighbors, Tenants, and Landlords (RENTAL) Act, a sweeping housing law reform bill with far-reaching implications for District tenants, recent studies and reports illustrate the sharp divide between reliable data and the narrative promoted by industry-backed advocacy groups. …

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abc 7 WJLA broke the news in Washington, United States on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
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