DC PROPERTY MANAGER EXAM — STUDY GUIDE |
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Course/Program: DC Property Manager Exam
Field of Study: Property Management, Landlord-Tenant Law, Fair
Housing, Real Estate, DC Code
Level: Property Manager, Real Estate Broker, License Examination
Preparation
Edition: 2026–2027
Introduction
This comprehensive practice examination is designed for candidates
preparing for the Washington, D.C. Property Manager licensing exam. It
contains 100 advanced multiple-choice questions covering DC landlord-
tenant law, fair housing, rent control and stabilization, lease
administration, maintenance and safety, habitability, security deposits,
eviction procedures, fair debt collection, ethics, and professional
responsibilities. Each question reflects current D.C. regulations, including
the Rental Housing Act, Consumer Protection Procedures Act, DC Human
Rights Act, and related municipal codes. The answer key provides
detailed rationales to reinforce correct legal and operational decision-
making. Use this document to assess readiness, identify knowledge
gaps, and strengthen preparation for the 2026–2027 examination cycle.
All questions are original practice items and are not from actual DC
licensing exams.
Table of Contents
,1. DC Property Manager Licensing and Professional Responsibilities
2. Landlord-Tenant Law and Lease Agreements
3. Security Deposits and Rent Control
4. Fair Housing and Anti-Discrimination
5. Maintenance, Habitability, and Safety
6. Eviction Procedures and Tenant Rights
7. Fair Debt Collection and Accounting
8. Ethics and Consumer Protection
9. Property Operations and Risk Management
10. Real Estate Math and Scenario Analysis
1.
Which D.C. agency regulates property managers, real estate brokers,
and property management licenses?
A) Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA)
B) Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
C) Office of the Attorney General
D) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Correct Answer: A
The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA), now part
of the Department of Buildings in 2022, licenses real estate brokers,
salespersons, and property managers in the District of Columbia. DHCD
administers rental assistance; OAG enforces consumer laws; HUD is
federal.
2.
,Under D.C. law, which of the following activities requires a property
manager license?
A) Managing property owned by a spouse only
B) For compensation, leasing or managing real estate for another
C) Performing maintenance on one's own home
D) Serving as a volunteer board member for a cooperative
Correct Answer: B
D.C. requires a property manager license for any person who, for
compensation, manages or leases real property for another. Managing
one's own property or acting as a volunteer does not require a license,
though specific exemptions may apply.
3.
A licensed D.C. property manager must display which document in a
conspicuous place at their place of business?
A) A copy of their college diploma
B) Their property manager license or a copy of it
C) Their personal tax returns
D) A list of all tenants
Correct Answer: B
D.C. regulations require property managers to display their license or a
copy at their principal place of business. This promotes transparency
and allows consumers to verify credentials.
4.
What is the minimum age to obtain a D.C. property manager license?
A) 16
B) 18
, C) 21
D) 25
Correct Answer: B
Applicants for a D.C. property manager license must be at least 18 years
old. Additional requirements include successful completion of approved
education, passing an exam, and meeting character/fitness standards.
5.
A property manager in D.C. is required to maintain which type of
records for trust accounts?
A) Only records of rent payments, not deposits
B) Accurate, complete records of all monies received and disbursed,
with supporting documentation
C) No records if the account is small
D) Only records of expenses, not income
Correct Answer: B
D.C. regulations require property managers to maintain accurate and
complete records of all trust account transactions, including rent,
security deposits, and disbursements, with supporting documentation.
Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action.
6.
Which of the following is a prohibited act for a D.C. property manager
regarding client funds?
A) Keeping client funds in a separate escrow account
B) Commingling personal funds with client funds
C) Providing monthly statements to owners
D) Using a federally insured bank for trust accounts
LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027 | ACTUAL EXAM |
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | EXAM
REVIEW | 100% CORRECT ANSWERS | VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
Course/Program: DC Property Manager Exam
Field of Study: Property Management, Landlord-Tenant Law, Fair
Housing, Real Estate, DC Code
Level: Property Manager, Real Estate Broker, License Examination
Preparation
Edition: 2026–2027
Introduction
This comprehensive practice examination is designed for candidates
preparing for the Washington, D.C. Property Manager licensing exam. It
contains 100 advanced multiple-choice questions covering DC landlord-
tenant law, fair housing, rent control and stabilization, lease
administration, maintenance and safety, habitability, security deposits,
eviction procedures, fair debt collection, ethics, and professional
responsibilities. Each question reflects current D.C. regulations, including
the Rental Housing Act, Consumer Protection Procedures Act, DC Human
Rights Act, and related municipal codes. The answer key provides
detailed rationales to reinforce correct legal and operational decision-
making. Use this document to assess readiness, identify knowledge
gaps, and strengthen preparation for the 2026–2027 examination cycle.
All questions are original practice items and are not from actual DC
licensing exams.
Table of Contents
,1. DC Property Manager Licensing and Professional Responsibilities
2. Landlord-Tenant Law and Lease Agreements
3. Security Deposits and Rent Control
4. Fair Housing and Anti-Discrimination
5. Maintenance, Habitability, and Safety
6. Eviction Procedures and Tenant Rights
7. Fair Debt Collection and Accounting
8. Ethics and Consumer Protection
9. Property Operations and Risk Management
10. Real Estate Math and Scenario Analysis
1.
Which D.C. agency regulates property managers, real estate brokers,
and property management licenses?
A) Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA)
B) Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
C) Office of the Attorney General
D) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Correct Answer: A
The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA), now part
of the Department of Buildings in 2022, licenses real estate brokers,
salespersons, and property managers in the District of Columbia. DHCD
administers rental assistance; OAG enforces consumer laws; HUD is
federal.
2.
,Under D.C. law, which of the following activities requires a property
manager license?
A) Managing property owned by a spouse only
B) For compensation, leasing or managing real estate for another
C) Performing maintenance on one's own home
D) Serving as a volunteer board member for a cooperative
Correct Answer: B
D.C. requires a property manager license for any person who, for
compensation, manages or leases real property for another. Managing
one's own property or acting as a volunteer does not require a license,
though specific exemptions may apply.
3.
A licensed D.C. property manager must display which document in a
conspicuous place at their place of business?
A) A copy of their college diploma
B) Their property manager license or a copy of it
C) Their personal tax returns
D) A list of all tenants
Correct Answer: B
D.C. regulations require property managers to display their license or a
copy at their principal place of business. This promotes transparency
and allows consumers to verify credentials.
4.
What is the minimum age to obtain a D.C. property manager license?
A) 16
B) 18
, C) 21
D) 25
Correct Answer: B
Applicants for a D.C. property manager license must be at least 18 years
old. Additional requirements include successful completion of approved
education, passing an exam, and meeting character/fitness standards.
5.
A property manager in D.C. is required to maintain which type of
records for trust accounts?
A) Only records of rent payments, not deposits
B) Accurate, complete records of all monies received and disbursed,
with supporting documentation
C) No records if the account is small
D) Only records of expenses, not income
Correct Answer: B
D.C. regulations require property managers to maintain accurate and
complete records of all trust account transactions, including rent,
security deposits, and disbursements, with supporting documentation.
Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action.
6.
Which of the following is a prohibited act for a D.C. property manager
regarding client funds?
A) Keeping client funds in a separate escrow account
B) Commingling personal funds with client funds
C) Providing monthly statements to owners
D) Using a federally insured bank for trust accounts
