No unfortunately you likely can’t. In DC you need a reason to terminate a tenancy. That might be a lease violation or that you want to occupy the...

Unfortunately you can’t right now. Personal use and occupancy is normally is valid reason to give a 90 day notice to vacate. But DC has barred...

Unfortunately you can’t. From the emergency bill passed 5/19: Section 904 D.C. Official Code § 42-3509.04) is amended by adding new...

Language in rental application?

No, it’s not relevant for renting your basement so you can’t ask. In DC you need a business license and a rent control registration to rent...

Can we still file eviction in courts for unpaid rent? This is in DC

If you file now you’ll receive a show cause order as to why your case shouldn’t be dismissed due to the new law. The process with those orders is...

Yes it’s possible a series of texts could be a contract. You should talk to an attorney who will look at the texts to evaluate what liability your...

I have a lawsuit against my landlord but when my court date came the courts was close do to the coronavirus virus

DC Superior Court didn’t have in person hearings in July. You should check with the clerk to see if you missed a virtual hearing or get the next...

Maybe. But it doesn’t sound like you’ve asked them if you can break the lease. Start there. Talk to them about possibly moving and your timeline...

I had a court date to receive compensation from my landlord on july 5 but the virus virus close court so I need a lawyer to help

DC cancelled most court dates in July and August. If you had a court date you can go to the DC Courts website to look up your new date. You should...

How do I legally go about removing a person's belongings when they were never a tenant and only stayed here for a few months?

To be safe you need to file a squatter case. Unfortunately DC has forbidden cases like yours from the courts until sixty days after the state of...