Did you know that a warranty—generally for two years from purchase date—protects condominium owners from structural defects in their property?

Structural defects are defined as components installed by condominium developers that threaten the safety and stability of a condominium unit or building and require repair, renovation, or replacement. To ensure that funding is available for warranty claims, the Condominium Act of 1976 requires developers to post a warranty security of 10 percent of their construction costs. 

Condominium associations and unit owners may file warranty claims with the DC Department of Housing and Community Development's (DHCD's) Rental Conversion and Sale Division (CASD) but often have questions about filing requirements.

 A March 28 workshop will help provide answers on the following issues:

• What are the general provisions of  the structural defects warranty claim program
• Steps to take when filing a claim

This workshop is sponsored by DHCD's Housing Regulation Administration (HRA), which administers and regulates parts of the District’s rental housing and condominium laws.

Here are the details:

• Date: Thursday, March 28, 2019
• Time: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• Location: DHCD's Housing Resource Center, 1800 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE
• RSVP here. 

Note: For a reasonable accommodation or interpretation, please contact (202) 442-7251 or pamela.hillsman@dc.gov five days before the event.