The Rebalancing Expectations for Neighbors, Tenants, and Landlords (RENTAL) Amendment Act of 2025 seeks to amend housing laws in the District of Columbia to streamline eviction processes, particularly in cases involving dangerous crimes. Key provisions include reducing the pre-filing notice period for nonpayment evictions from 30 days to 10 days, allowing courts to expedite hearings for dangerous crime cases within 20 days, and enabling housing providers to recover possession of rental units under specific conditions. The bill also updates tenant notification procedures and establishes defenses for tenants unaware of criminal activities on the premises. Additionally, it revises the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act of 1980, introduces a certification process for tenant support providers, and clarifies tenant rights regarding property transactions.

Further amendments focus on enhancing tenant protections and governance within the District of Columbia Housing Authority. The bill establishes a new Board of Commissioners with specific qualifications and mandates regular public meetings, ensuring greater resident participation. It also enhances the rights of public housing residents, including the ability to file complaints against Authority officials and the requirement for notice before lease terminations. The legislation emphasizes transparency and community involvement in housing subsidy repositioning, mandating resident engagement in planning and execution processes. Overall, the act aims to improve tenant rights, streamline housing transactions, and enhance the operational effectiveness of the Housing Authority.