District of Columbia landlord-tenant law
Local rules also apply in: Washington
Quick facts
| Topic | At a glance |
|---|---|
| Security deposit limit | Not yet verified |
| Deposit return deadline | Not yet verified |
| Notice to enter | Not yet verified |
| Rent increase notice | Not yet verified |
| Late fees | Not yet verified |
| Eviction notice (nonpayment) | Notice of intent to file at least 10 days before filing a nonpayment eviction claim. |
| Rent control / state preemption | Not yet verified |
Details & sources
Security deposit limit
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Back to quick facts ↑Deposit return deadline
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Back to quick facts ↑Notice to enter
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Back to quick facts ↑Rent increase notice
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Back to quick facts ↑Late fees
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Back to quick facts ↑Eviction notice (nonpayment)
Notice of intent to file at least 10 days before filing a nonpayment eviction claim. No such notice, and no filing, if less than $600 is owed.
Verified Source: D.C. Code § 42-3505.01(a-1) · last checked 2026-10-15
Back to quick facts ↑Rent control / state preemption
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Cities in District of Columbia with their own rules
Nearby states
- Delaware landlord law
- Georgia landlord law
- Maryland landlord law
- South Carolina landlord law
- Virginia landlord law
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