The Housing with Integrity Amendment Act of 2025 aims to enhance accountability in the rental housing system in the District of Columbia by imposing stricter regulations on landlords who fail to maintain safe living conditions. The bill introduces new provisions that prevent housing operators from obtaining new Basic Business Licenses if they own rental properties with 10 or more units that have unresolved Class 1 or Class 2 housing code violations affecting 30% or more of those units for at least 90 days. Class 1 violations are serious threats to health and safety, while Class 2 violations, though less severe, still impact habitability. This legislation shifts the enforcement burden from tenants to landlords, ensuring that those who profit from rental housing are held accountable for providing safe and habitable conditions.

Additionally, the bill amends the Proactive Inspection Program Act of 2024 to establish a new highest-risk tier for properties with significant violations. It expands the inspection protocol to include three tiers, with properties in Tier 1 undergoing inspections at least twice a year. This enhanced oversight aims to ensure consistent monitoring of landlords with poor compliance records, thereby promoting a housing system that prioritizes integrity, safety, and equity for all District residents. The amendments to the existing law include the addition of new subsections regarding the denial of business licenses and the reclassification of inspection tiers, which collectively aim to improve the overall quality of rental housing in the District.