(b-2)(1)(A) A housing provider shall not charge a fee to a prospective tenant before move-in, during a tenancy, or after move-out for services required of the housing provider to maintain a housing accommodation or rental unit in a condition consistent with the implied warranty of habitability and with Titles 12 and 14 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations, or substantially similar subsequent regulations, including any fee charged to tenants for services or facilities related to utilities, trash, locks, administrative fees for third-party billing, or other services or facilities required to be provided.
(B) Notwithstanding sub-paragraph (A) of this paragraph, nothing in this subsection shall prohibit a housing provider from withholding a tenant's security deposit to replace damaged items if the tenant has caused damage to the unit beyond the standard of ordinary wear and tear as defined in § 42-3502.17(c)(3).
(b-3) Not Funded.
(b-4) Not Funded.
(c) If a housing provider fails to conduct a screening of a prospective applicant for any reason, the housing provider shall refund any application fee paid by the prospective tenant within a reasonable time, not to exceed 14 days.
(d) For the purposes of tenant screening, a housing provider shall not make an inquiry about, require the prospective tenant to disclose or reveal, or base an adverse action on:
(1) Whether a previous action to recover possession from the prospective tenant occurred if the action:
(A) Did not result in a judgment for possession in favor of the housing provider; or
(B) Was filed 3 or more years ago.
(2) Any allegation of a breach of lease by the prospective tenant if the alleged breach: