I am I am staying in my ex's apartment he's in jail for beating me up do I have to be evicted before they can throw me out or c?

DC requires evictions in all cases. You can’t just be thrown out. That’s called self help eviction. If the rent isn’t being paid the landlord will...

Can a landlord demand security deposit equivalent to 2 rental months? Is this legal in D.C.?

No, a landlord in DC can only require a one month security deposit. It sounds like you haven’t paid or signed the lease yet so you are both likely...

Can they charge for use of water?

Commercial leases can set numerous terms that residential leases cannot. They don’t have to provide you with a kitchen or water if you choose not...

Do the terms of a one year lease carry over from year to year in Washington, DC if a new lease is not signed after the 1st year?

Residential leases automatically become month to month. For as long as the tenant stays in the property.

If both of you are on the lease and she didn’t pay half of the rent you can sue her for the rent. The landlord can evict you for failing to pay the...

How can we make our tenant leave?

In DC everything has to be done extremely carefully. The laws protecting tenants are strict and complex. Any small issue with your paperwork, your...

I allowed my tenant to move in without getting security deposit. After 8 months, she has not paid. Should I take her to court

I’m unclear on your issue. If the tenant has paid rent for eight months but never paid the security deposit and never got insurance, you will have...

If my tenants have lived in the house for 7 months and are very dirty am I responsible for their mice???

Assuming the property is in DC there are a few things you need to consider. Single family detached homes are treated differently from all other...

How do I get my tenant to vacate my condo at the conclusion of the lease (mid-November) so I can sell my condo?

Your tenants aren’t legally obligated to leave at the end of the lease because you want to sell. You may need to sell the condo occupied. You can...

Unless it’s part of the lease or you are negotiating for it now, it unlikely he can require you to get insurance. However that doesn’t mean you...