Washington, D.C. HOA & Condo Association Laws
The District’s Condominium Act pairs Virginia-style structure with active DHCD oversight of new condo registrations, and D.C. case law strongly protects owner rights in foreclosure and super-priority lien contexts.
Which statutes apply in Washington, D.C.?
- Condominiums
- D.C. Condominium Act (D.C. Code § 42-1901.01 et seq.)
- HOAs / planned communities
- No dedicated HOA statute — recorded declarations, bylaws, and state nonprofit-corporation law govern.
Key compliance rules for Washington, D.C. boards and managers
- New condominium offerings register with DHCD
- Six-month super-priority lien for assessments (with significant litigation history)
- Owner meeting, records, and notice rights under the act
Resale and disclosure requirements
Resale certificates are mandatory (§ 42-1904.11) with assessments, reserves, capital expenditures, and insurance.
Running associations in Washington, D.C.?
Portier369 handles the operational side of Washington, D.C. compliance — official records, owner and board notices, reserve and budget tracking, violation due process, and document packages — in one platform built for community association managers.
Frequently asked questions
What law governs condo associations in Washington, D.C.?
Condominiums in Washington, D.C. are governed by the D.C. Condominium Act (D.C. Code § 42-1901.01 et seq.). Homeowners associations are generally governed by their recorded declarations, bylaws, and state nonprofit-corporation law.
Are resale disclosures required in Washington, D.C.?
Resale certificates are mandatory (§ 42-1904.11) with assessments, reserves, capital expenditures, and insurance.
What software helps Washington, D.C. associations stay compliant?
Association management software like Portier369 supports the operational side of Washington, D.C. compliance: maintaining official records, distributing meeting notices, tracking reserves and budgets, running violation due process with notices and hearings, and assembling resale document packages.
Nearby state guides
This guide is an educational summary, not legal advice. Statutes are amended regularly — confirm current law with an attorney licensed in Washington, D.C. before acting.