What is the "Turn On" date for heat in the District of Columbia?

The "Turn On" date for heat in the District of Columbia is October 15. This date is significant because it marks the beginning of the legal obligation for property owners to provide heating to their tenants. Local regulations are established to ensure that residents have access to heat during the colder months, starting in mid-October, when temperatures are likely to drop. This is part of the broader tenant protection laws aimed at ensuring that living conditions are safe and comfortable.

In practice, this means that by October 15, landlords must be prepared to turn on the heating systems in their buildings to comply with the city’s heating requirements, helping to safeguard the well-being of residents as they transition into fall and winter seasons.