Voluntary Agreement Moratorium Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2024

This resolution declares an emergency to temporarily extend a ban on voluntary agreements in D.C. rental housing until a permanent solution is passed. Voluntary agreements are contracts where landlords and a majority of tenants agree to set rent levels and make changes to the property. The ban prevents these agreements from taking effect for the remainder of the current legislative session, giving lawmakers time to consider a permanent fix. This measure directly affects landlords and tenants by pausing a process that critics say harms tenant rights and affordable housing.