Form A Offer of Sale: Tenant Opportunity to Purchase (Topa) and District Opportunity to Purchase Act (Dopa) for Housing Accommodations With Five (5) or More Rental Units - Washington, D.C.

What Is Form A?

This is a legal form that was released by the Washington DC Department of Housing and Community Development - a government authority operating within Washington, D.C.. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is Form A Offer of Sale?
A: Form A Offer of Sale is a document related to the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase (TOPA) and District Opportunity to Purchase Act (DOPA) for housing accommodations with five or more rental units in Washington, D.C.

Q: What is TOPA?
A: TOPA stands for Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act. It gives tenants the right to purchase the housing unit they are renting before it is sold to another buyer.

Q: What is DOPA?
A: DOPA stands for District Opportunity to Purchase Act. It gives the District of Columbia government the right to purchase certain housing accommodations, including those with five or more rental units, before they are sold to other buyers.

Q: What is the purpose of TOPA and DOPA?
A: The purpose of TOPA and DOPA is to protect tenants and preserve affordable housing in Washington, D.C. by giving them the opportunity to purchase the rental unit or allowing the government to acquire it for affordable housing purposes.