Tenant Payment Plan Phasing Continuation Temporary Act of 2024

This bill extends a temporary requirement for landlords in the District of Columbia to offer rent payment plans to eligible tenants who faced financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The law mandates that property providers maintain these plans, which allow tenants to pay rent in equal monthly installments without incurring fees, interest, or penalties, while also protecting their lease rights and preventing eviction or negative credit reporting as long as they adhere to the plan. Eligible tenants include residential renters and small commercial tenants who notified their landlords of an inability to pay full rent because of the public health emergency. If a landlord denies a payment plan application, the tenant can file a complaint with the appropriate District agency for review.