Tenant Payment Plan Phasing Continuation Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2024

This emergency bill requires landlords in the District of Columbia to continue offering rent payment plans to eligible tenants who faced financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic between March 2020 and July 2022. The law mandates that these plans allow tenants to pay rent in equal monthly installments without incurring fees, interest, or penalties, while also prohibiting landlords from reporting missed payments to credit agencies or filing eviction lawsuits as long as the tenant follows the agreed-upon schedule. To qualify, tenants must demonstrate financial difficulties linked to the pandemic, and the act ensures they retain all their original lease rights and can access their application records for three years. The legislation also establishes specific complaint processes for tenants whose applications are denied and limits the duration of these requirements to 90 days.