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Washington D.C. Landlord-Tenant Laws

See below for information relating to Washington D.C. landlord-tenant laws provided by Avail in conjunction with the law firm of Gordon & Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP.

Rental laws icon Washington D.C.

Washington D.C. at a Glance

Are there specific security deposit requirements?

Yes

Are receipts required for security deposit payments?

Yes

Are interest payments required on deposits?

Yes

Is there rent control?

Yes

Are there limits on late fees?

Yes

Do late fees need to be written in the rental agreement?

Yes

Are there rent payment grace period laws?

Yes

Are there rekeying laws?

No

Are there notice of entry laws?

Yes

Are there required disclosures that need to be given to tenants?

Yes

Is a rental license required to be a landlord?

Yes

Washington D.C. Security Deposit Laws

How Much Can a Landlord Charge for a Security Deposit in Washington D.C.?
Are Security Deposit Receipts Required?
Do Landlords Have to Pay Interest on a Security Deposit in Washington D.C.?
Do Landlords Have to Hold a Tenant’s Security Deposit in a Separate Account in Washington D.C.?
When Does a Landlord Have to Return a Security Deposit in Washington D.C.?
When Can a Security Deposit Be Withheld in Washington D.C.?
Other Specific Requirements for Security Deposits in Washington D.C.

Washington D.C. Rental Agreement Laws

Are Rental Agreements Required in Washington D.C.?
What Kind of Rental Agreement Is Acceptable in Washington D.C.?
What Clauses Are Required in a Washington D.C. Rental Agreement?
What Are the Rental Agreement Notice Periods in Washington D.C.?
What Are the Lease Renewal Laws in Washington D.C.?
What Are the Sublease and Assignment Provision Laws in Washington D.C.?

Washington D.C. Rent Laws

Washington D.C. Rent Payment Laws
Washington D.C. Rent Control Laws
Washington D.C. Late Fee and Grace Period Laws
When Can a Tenant Withhold Rent in Washington D.C.?

Washington D.C. Rental Application Laws

Are There Limits on Rental Application Fees in Washington D.C.?
Are Rental Application Fees Refundable in Washington D.C.?
What Can’t a Landlord Ask on a Rental Application in Washington D.C.?

Washington D.C. Tenant Screening Laws

What Tenant Screening Reports Are Allowed in Washington D.C.?
What Are the Restrictions on Tenant Screening Reports in Washington D.C.?
How Much Can a Landlord Charge for Tenant Screening Reports in Washington D.C.?

Washington D.C. Rental Property Repair Laws

Tenant’s Rights and Landlord’s Responsibilities for Rental Property Repairs in Washington D.C.
The “Repair and Deduct” Remedy in Washington D.C.
When Can a Tenant Abandon a Rental Unit in Washington D.C.?
When Can a Tenant Withhold Rent in Washington D.C.?

Washington D.C. Notice of Entry Laws

What Are the Notice of Entry Laws for Rental Properties in Washington D.C.?
Keys, Locks, and Security Device Laws in Washington D.C.

Washington D.C. Eviction Laws

What Are the Eviction Laws in Washington D.C.?
What Is the Eviction Process in Washington D.C.?
What Is an Illegal Eviction in Washington D.C.?

Washington D.C. Pet Laws

What Fees Can Landlords Charge for Pets in Washington D.C.?
Emotional Support Animals in Washington D.C.

Washington D.C. Retaliation Laws

What Is Considered Retaliation in Washington D.C.?
What Happens If a Landlord Retaliates Against a Tenant in Washington D.C.?

Reference

Abandonment of Property Provisions
Do Landlords Need a Rental License?
Laws on the Use of Marijuana in Rental Properties
Rental Laws on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Required Rental Agreement Notices and Disclosures

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