Condominium and HOA records access in District of Columbia
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| Who may request | Unit owners in good standing, for a membership purpose |
|---|---|
| Deadline | No records deadline; minutes on 5 days' notice |
| Fees | Copies at actual cost; resale certificate no cap |
| Complaints | Superior Court; the Mayor can enforce |
| Penalty | No fine in the records section; loser pays fees |
| Country | United States |
| Checked against official text | October 30, 2026 |
In District of Columbia, the law sets who may see the records of an unit owners' association, how quickly they must be provided, what may be charged for them, and where an owner can complain.[1][2][3] This summary was checked against the official text on October 30, 2026.
This is general information, not legal advice. Check the official text in the references before relying on it.
Who may request records
Unit owners in good standing, for a membership purpose.
Deadlines
None for records; resale certificate in 10 days.
Fees
| Certificate | Resale certificate in 10 days, no cap; 3 days to cancel |
|---|---|
| Other documents | Actual cost of materials and labor |
Complaints and penalties
| Where to complain | Superior Court; the Mayor can enforce |
|---|---|
| Penalty for not complying | No fine in the records section; loser pays fees |
References
- DC Code 42-1903.14 Books, minutes, and records; inspection.
- DC Code 42-1904.11 Resale by unit owner.
- DC Code 42-1903.08 Association powers.
- DC Code 42-1903.13 Lien; statement of unpaid assessments.
- DC Code 42-1903.08a Advisory Council.
- DC Code 42-1904.12, 42-1904.14, 42-1904.17 (administration, cease and desist, penalties).
- DC Code 42-1901.01, 42-1901.02(32), 42-1902.09, 42-1903.03, 42-1904.10.
- DC Code 29-413.02 to 29-413.07 (nonprofit corporations, records).
See also: records law in other jurisdictions.