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 prohibits the issuance of new Basic Business Licenses to landlords who 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. Properties that meet the specified criteria will be classified into Tier 1 and subjected to inspections twice a year, thereby enhancing oversight of noncompliant landlords. The amendments include the addition of new subsections to the District of Columbia Official Code, which outline the conditions under which a basic business license may be denied and the inspection frequency for different property tiers. This comprehensive approach aims to create a housing system that prioritizes integrity, safety, and equity for all District residents.