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Please note:
The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs requests your name and contact information in order to complete a thorough investigation into your matter, but we maintain the strictest confidentiality for all investigations. This form should also be used to report suspected instances of price gouging associated with the Coronavirus as well as reports about businesses operating outside of the Mayor’s Orders during the public health emergency. Select the category for "Mayor’s Order COVID-19" for these types of complaints. For the latest information about reopening, including relevant guidance, please go to https://coronavirus.dc.gov/.
Did this business transaction occur in Washington,DC?
Yes
No
***STOP*** Unfortunately, your complaint cannot be investigated by DCRA Office of Consumer Protection and Regulatory Investigations, as the Office only investigates complaints that involve business transactions made in the District of Columbia.
Did this transaction occur three or more years ago?
Yes
No
***STOP*** Unfortunately, your complaint cannot be investigated by DCRA Office of Consumer Protection and Regulatory Investigations, as the office may only investigate complaints under three years old.
Is this complaint against a banking/financial institution?
Yes
No
Unfortunately, your complaint cannot be investigated by DCRA Office of Consumer Protection and Regulatory Investigations. This office does not investigate concerns regarding banking/financial institutions. For banking/financial institution complaints, contact: Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking 1050 First Street, NE, Suite 801, Washington, DC 20002 (202) 727-8000
Estimated Transaction Value
$0 - $250
$250 - $1,000
> $1,000
Tell us about yourself
Are you a DC resident
Yes
No
Complainant Name
Street
Suite/Apt
City
State
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Delaware
District of Columbia
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Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Postal Code
Complainant Email Address
Complainant Phone Number
Best time to contact you
Best method to contact you
Email
Phone
Source
Member of the general public
Representative of a government agency
Anonymous
Other
If so, agency name
Other
Tell us about your complaint
Type of Complaint
Auto Repair Services
Certificate of Occupancy
Home Improvement Services/Warranty Claims
Motor Vehicle Sales
Mayor's Order COVID-19
Unlicensed Rental Activity
Tow Truck
Trash Noise
Business: Unlicensed/Operating Outside License Scope
Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices
Other
Other
Name of Business
Landlord/Property Owner Name
Street
Street
Suite/Apt
Suite/Apt
City
City
State
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
State
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Postal Code
Postal Code
Email
Website
Phone Number
Date of Violation
Street
Suite/Apt
City
State
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Postal Code
How did you pay?
Cash
Credit Card
Debit Card
Loan
Other
No Payment
Other
Have you contacted the business about your complaint?
Yes
No
What did you ask them to do?
Refund
Repair
Deliver Service or Product
Perform Service
Replace
Other
Other
When
How did the business respond?
Have you or the business filed a lawsuit because of your complaint?
Yes
No
What other agencies have you contacted?
Describe your complaint in detail
Upload any records/photos that support complaint
Next Steps
Would you like the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs to contact the business to try to resolve your complaint?
Yes
No
If not, may we still share your complaint with the business?
Yes
No
If appropriate, may we share the complaint with other law enforcement agencies?
Yes
No
I understand that by submitting this complaint, I affirm the truth of the information provided.
Signature (Please type your name)
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