tenant rights

“they are refusing to turn on the A/C prior to the May 15th date that’s mandated by DC law”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Erin

“Dear PoPville,

I’ve recently moved to a building that controls the switch between A/C and heat and they are refusing to turn on the A/C prior to the May 15th date that’s mandated by DC law. My apartment has been above 80 degrees for over two days despite fans running, blinds closed, and every other measure I could take to mitigate the heat inside my unit. In addition, DC Public Schools are also dealing with this and students are expected to learn in classrooms that are also over 80 degrees. (more…)

“it states that marijuana will not be allowed at all in any the building even if the user has a medical prescription”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

On Friday they dropped the attached memo at everyone’s door. To summarize, it states that marijuana will not be allowed at all in any the building even if the user has a medical prescription. I’m wondering if this is happening elsewhere in the city?”

They cite: (more…)

“HOA Absurdity”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

“Explore other options”

Are they suggesting a forced adoption of my toddler? Pretty sure even Canada stopped doing that too….

My toddler comes from daycare at 530 and is in bed by 730/8 pm”

Notice OP received: (more…)

“I’m in constant pain from my paper thin apartment walls”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Eric P.

“Dear PoPville,

I’m in constant pain from my paper thin apartment walls, which lack soundproofing to the point where I can hear the conversations my neighbors are having and various noises from normal day-to-day activities, including the ones that should remain private. I am stressed out knowing that my neighbors can also hear everything coming out from my apartment. (more…)

“Should I report it as an illegal rental and if so where?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I have a major issue with my Property Manager who is also a real estate agent in DC. For the past 1.5 my upstairs neighbors (4 College kids) have thrown parties loud music 20 plus people at a time inside 1-2 days a week till 4am.

I have spoken to them in person and via text numerous times. I have notified the property manager. Nothing Changes. (more…)

“I’ve been without running water or a bathroom…I’m wondering what my rights are?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I live in an older building in DC and I had a leak come through my bathroom. I’ve been without running water or a bathroom since 8:30 PM (Saturday.) The plumber is here and has torn out the ceiling.

I’m wondering what my rights are? I don’t feel comfortable staying here. Just without running water, bathroom .. and who knows what’s in the ceiling.”

“At a (sensitive) wits end”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Before I begin, I do want to say that dealing with someone living with a mental illness is difficult and we all must be sensitive, accommodating, and helpful to them as they battle.

I live in an apartment building in DC. Over the past couple of years, residents have been living with an individual who has had extended periods of mental difficulties. While we all need to be gracious and empathetic, I think you will agree that these periods have included things that have gone too far. For example, the individual: (more…)

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