DCRA: allow one-family rentals to self-certify their property and exempt them from inspection requirements prior to obtaining a BBL if they meet certain housing code requirements

Since many, many Bloomingdale residential property owners rent their basements or entire houses/condos as rental units -- see this item from Mayor Bowser's newsletter today:

Additionally, through rulemaking, DCRA has submitted language to allow one-family rentals to self-certify their property and exempt them from inspection requirements prior to obtaining a basic business license if they meet certain housing code requirements.