D.C. Code § 42-3541.03: Exclusions.

This chapter shall not apply:

(a)

(1)

To a housing provider that owns and occupies a housing accommodation that includes 3 or fewer rental units;

(2)

Where a federal law or regulation or District law requires the consideration of an applicant's criminal history for the purposes of obtaining a housing accommodation; or

(3)

Where a federal law or regulation or District law otherwise allows for denial of an applicant due to certain criminal convictions.