Committee approves draft to require visible rental‑license information; industry says it can comply

Committee staff described CB 23 20 26, which would require long‑term and short‑term rental providers to display rental‑license information, landlord contact details and license effective/expiration dates in a designated area on the property.

Hugo Cantu, representing the Apartment and Office Building Association of Metropolitan Washington, said the industry "can and will comply with the requirements of the draft 2 and CB 23," noting members already post licenses in leasing offices and maintain required information in leases or digital portals. Mr. Cantu said the association supports the bill's intent while offering technical comments.

After a short recess called for a personal matter, the committee reconvened and moved draft 2; the roll call passed 3‑0. One committee member requested that signage options consider bilingual displays to ensure tenants who are undocumented or have limited English proficiency can access licensing and contact information.