OTA - Office of the Tenant Advocate
Johanna Shreve
Chief Tenant Advocate
OTA - Office of the Tenant Advocate
OTA provides a spectrum of services to the tenant community to further each aspect of its mission. (1) OTA conducts educational seminars in a variety of contexts to inform tenants about their rights and other rental housing concerns. (2) OTA advises tenants on resolving, or filing complaints and petitions regarding, disputes with landlords; provides in-house representation for tenants in certain cases; and refers other cases to pro bono and/or contracted legal service providers and attorneys. (3) OTA works with other governmental entities, tenant stakeholders, and others to promote better tenant protection laws and policies in the District. (4) OTA provides financial assistance for emergency housing and tenant relocation expenses under certain circumstances in order to fulfill the agency’s mandate under the Housing Assistance Fund law.>> more
