DC Tenants' Rights Center & Office of the Tenant Advocate

The mission of the Office of the Tenant Advocate (OTA) is to provide technical advice and other legal services to tenants regarding disputes with landlords; to educate and inform the tenant community about tenant rights and rental housing matters; to advocate for the rights and interests of District renters in the legislative, regulatory, and judicial contexts; and to provide financial assistance to displaced tenants for certain emergency housing and tenant relocation expenses.

The D.C. Tenants' Rights Center is a lower-cost law firm providing high-quality legal services to D.C. tenants. We’re the ONLY firm in the District of Columbia that exclusively represents tenants. To request a consultation, please visit our website and submit the request form. A member of our staff will be in touch with you to follow up within 1-2 business days. Contact us at (202) 681-6871 if you have any questions.