The "Rebalancing Expectations for Neighbors, Tenants, and Landlords (RENTAL) Amendment Act of 2025" seeks to improve affordable housing in the District of Columbia by addressing financial challenges faced by existing affordable units and reforming housing laws. Key provisions include expanding eligibility for the Local Rent Supplement Program to households earning up to 50% of the area median income, reforming the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) for sustainability, and enhancing tenant safety by allowing evictions for tenants charged with violent offenses. The Act also proposes changes to the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA) to prevent displacement and facilitate the acquisition of vacant properties for affordable housing, while modernizing eviction procedures and establishing a permanent reform board structure for the DC Housing Authority.

The bill introduces significant amendments to existing housing laws, including the establishment of a new Board of Directors for the District of Columbia Housing Authority, which will replace the previous Board of Commissioners. This new Board will consist of nine voting members with specific qualifications, appointed by the Mayor with Council consent. The bill also emphasizes tenant rights, including the right to file complaints against Authority officials, receive reasonable accommodations for disabilities, and live in safe conditions. Additionally, it sets compensation for Board members and mandates public engagement in Board activities. Overall, the RENTAL Act aims to enhance tenant protections, improve housing affordability, and ensure effective governance of housing authorities in the District.