What are the risks of signing a lease and what are the legal implications for both the tenant and landlord without a license?

I'm not sure what you found but if the property has a business licence for a single family or other type of residential housing, that is what they...

If he isn't registered he probably can't enforce the notice. He likely needs to register first. But if he registered and served you a proper notice...

Do I have legal grounds to break my lease? Can I walk away without penalty? What about the security deposit?

Have you told the landlord you want to move? If you aren't happy with the situation and you have been in conflict he might let you out of the...

Eviction for nonpayment of holdover rent

When you get the papers look at them carefully. You said the landlord filed against you for nonpayment of rent. If so, you may have the right to...

I received a 30-Day Notice to Quit. Was served 11/11/14(vet day), notice dated 11/6/14. What is my true time to cure?

In order to cure a nonpayment notice you must pay everything that's due at the time you cure. So if you now owe November and December you must pay...

Can a new owner of the house put you out when you already paid the rent in advance??

I'm so sorry this happened to you. Marc is right, they have to take you to court so unless a writ has been issued you can't be evicted. But if this...

My management company has not been open/responsive and now my rent is late. What can I do in the meantime so I am not at fault?

They probably won't get back to you until Monday or Tuesday, as Monday is a bank holiday, but you have documented what happened. You could also...

I'm a tenant in a basement apartment in DC with a rent increase question.

If he isn't under rent control he can raise the rent by any amount, assuming he's registered as exempt. But take a step back. He probably doesn't...

Can I give my tenant a 30 Day Notice to Vacate without giving a reason.

No, you need a reason like non-payment of rent, a lease violation, or the need to move back into your property. DC has unique landlord/tenant laws.

I'm not sure what you mean by the implications of the clause but here are some important things to know: 1) A landlord can't terminate a...