TOPA’s Promise and Pitfalls: Balancing tenant rights, affordability, and housing investment in Washington, D.C.
This report analyzes the District’s Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA) using data from multiple sources, including housing and tax records, multifamily sales data, and reports on subsidized housing. It evaluates sales and data on tenant association formations from 2012 and 2023 to measure TOPA’s effectiveness. Additionally, qualitative insights from thirteen interviews with key stakeholders provide a broader perspective on TOPA’s impact.