DC PROPERTY MANAGER EXAM LAW
PART 1 NEWLY UPDATED 2026 EXAM
SUCCESS PLAN WITH VERIFIED A+
ANSWERS AND GUARANTEED
PERFORMANCE
Goal of District of Columbia Real Estate Commission - Answer
✔✔ Protects consumers by enforcing the laws and regulations applicable to
property managers, including licensure.
What is a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) - Answer
✔✔ A document that certifies that the use of a building complies with zoning
regulations and building codes.
When is a New C of O Required? - Answer
✔✔ Change in:
Ownership
Occupancy Load
Use
Rental Housing Act of 1985 - Answer
✔✔ The rent control in the District of Columbia is covered under this Act.
Key points:
1. The new rent charged may not be more than the prior rent plus an allowable
increase.
, 2. The increase in rent charged cannot exceed the amount allowed under any
single section of the Act.
3. The last increase in rent must have been at least 12 months ago (unless the
unit is vacant).
4. The increase must not violate the terms of the lease.
5. The housing accommodation must be properly registered with the Rental
Accommodations Division (RAD).
6. The rental unit and the housing accommodation's common elements must be
in substantial compliance with housing regulations.
7. The housing provider must give a 30-day notice of any increase in rent.
Under the Rental Housing Act, an apartment complex is called... - Answer
✔✔ Housing Accommodation
Under the Rental Housing Act, a single apartment or house is called... - Answer
✔✔ Rental Unit
Under the Rental Housing Act, the landlord is called... - Answer
✔✔ Housing Provider
Under the Rental Housing Act, the tenant is called... - Answer
✔✔ Tenant
The Rental Accommodations Division (RAD) is part of... - Answer
✔✔ The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
, Who is responsible for administering the Rental Housing Act? - Answer
✔✔ Housing Regulation Administration (HRA)
The Act applies to all housing accommodations in the District of Columbia,
exemptions are rental units in these categories:
Federally or District-subsidized rental units
Rental units built after 1975
Rental units (including condominium or cooperative units) owned by a natural
person who owns no more than four rental units, provided the rental units are
registered as exempt
Rental units that were vacant when the Act took effect
Housing accommodations under a building improvement plan and receiving
rehabilitation assistance through DCHD
Most Common % Allowable Rent Increase
Between 2% but not more then 10%
Most common Rent Increase based on....
Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) + Between 2% not more then 10%
Most common Rent Increase for elderly or disabled the maximum based on....
Consumer Price Index CPI not more then 5%
PART 1 NEWLY UPDATED 2026 EXAM
SUCCESS PLAN WITH VERIFIED A+
ANSWERS AND GUARANTEED
PERFORMANCE
Goal of District of Columbia Real Estate Commission - Answer
✔✔ Protects consumers by enforcing the laws and regulations applicable to
property managers, including licensure.
What is a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) - Answer
✔✔ A document that certifies that the use of a building complies with zoning
regulations and building codes.
When is a New C of O Required? - Answer
✔✔ Change in:
Ownership
Occupancy Load
Use
Rental Housing Act of 1985 - Answer
✔✔ The rent control in the District of Columbia is covered under this Act.
Key points:
1. The new rent charged may not be more than the prior rent plus an allowable
increase.
, 2. The increase in rent charged cannot exceed the amount allowed under any
single section of the Act.
3. The last increase in rent must have been at least 12 months ago (unless the
unit is vacant).
4. The increase must not violate the terms of the lease.
5. The housing accommodation must be properly registered with the Rental
Accommodations Division (RAD).
6. The rental unit and the housing accommodation's common elements must be
in substantial compliance with housing regulations.
7. The housing provider must give a 30-day notice of any increase in rent.
Under the Rental Housing Act, an apartment complex is called... - Answer
✔✔ Housing Accommodation
Under the Rental Housing Act, a single apartment or house is called... - Answer
✔✔ Rental Unit
Under the Rental Housing Act, the landlord is called... - Answer
✔✔ Housing Provider
Under the Rental Housing Act, the tenant is called... - Answer
✔✔ Tenant
The Rental Accommodations Division (RAD) is part of... - Answer
✔✔ The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
, Who is responsible for administering the Rental Housing Act? - Answer
✔✔ Housing Regulation Administration (HRA)
The Act applies to all housing accommodations in the District of Columbia,
exemptions are rental units in these categories:
Federally or District-subsidized rental units
Rental units built after 1975
Rental units (including condominium or cooperative units) owned by a natural
person who owns no more than four rental units, provided the rental units are
registered as exempt
Rental units that were vacant when the Act took effect
Housing accommodations under a building improvement plan and receiving
rehabilitation assistance through DCHD
Most Common % Allowable Rent Increase
Between 2% but not more then 10%
Most common Rent Increase based on....
Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) + Between 2% not more then 10%
Most common Rent Increase for elderly or disabled the maximum based on....
Consumer Price Index CPI not more then 5%
