DC B26-0093: Smoke Detector Safety Amendment Act of 2025
DC B26-0093, the Smoke Detector Safety Amendment Act of 2025, has been introduced. The bill likely mandates specific smoke detector requirements for rental properties, but details are not yet available.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Rental-Housing & Eviction Rules space on September 1, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. Single-family landlords, multifamily owners, property managers, and affordable-housing operators in the District of Columbia. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified; bill is in early legislative stage.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Rental-Housing & Eviction Rules continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
The bill has been introduced; no changes are in effect yet. It may impose new smoke detector installation, maintenance, or inspection requirements.
Who it affects
Single-family landlords, multifamily owners, property managers, and affordable-housing operators in the District of Columbia.
What you must do
Monitor the bill's progress and review current smoke detector compliance to prepare for potential new requirements.
Deadline
Not specified; bill is in early legislative stage.
Source: https://lims.dccouncil.gov/
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