Voluntary Agreement Moratorium Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2024

This resolution declares a legal emergency to prevent a gap in protections for renters in Washington, D.C., that would occur if a temporary pause on voluntary housing agreements expired before a new law takes effect. It allows the Council to extend the moratorium on these agreements immediately without waiting for the standard legislative process, which typically requires multiple readings and waiting periods. The measure directly affects landlords and tenants by ensuring that the rules preventing landlords from forcing tenants to sign new lease terms remain in place continuously.