Some updates:

Also received an email from the ombudsman that was sent to someone at the DCHA (not sure what position that person holds) and both I and my case work worker was CC'ed on. The email from the ombudsman said, "I received an inquiry from EOM [Executive Office of the Mayor] on behalf of program participant, who has various housing concerns listed below. I provided a measure of clarity about the lease, inspection and recertification to the EOM representative, but thought it’d best for you or the assigned housing specialist to address their concerns in detail."

I hadn't contacted the EOM, so I'm assuming my council member's office had. Not heard from EOM directly or DCHA about what that "measure of clarity" entailed. Hears hoping I will be hearing back from someone today (Friday).

I called Robert White's office as well. The person I spoke to said that based on how many people have been calling their office asking for help with various housing agencies, it'll be about a week turn around when it comes to get a response. The gist I got from the person was it seems most of the issues lay with DCHA vs other housing agencies.