Yes, every security deposit paid by a residential tenant must be held "in an interest bearing escrow account established and held in trust in a...

If the landlord's forgery caused you harm, you may have a claim for fraud; or potentially for violations of the federal Fair Debt Collection...

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

A landlord in D.C. may not demand a security deposit of more than one month's rent. See 14 DCMR 308.2, here:...

When do I receive an eviction notion ?

If this is in the District of Columbia: First thing to do is to check the online docket for your case, to see what happened at your hearing. You...

Can you get you security deposit back after being evicted ?

Hi, the landlord may be required to return your security deposit, even though you were evicted. The security deposit is due back to you unless...

Is my landlord coercing me to sign a lease?

Our view on what the landlord can charge a month-to-month tenant in the District (assuming rent control does not apply), after giving 30 days'...

A tenant can request a lease termination as a reasonable accommodation for a disability. Here is a key case that discusses DC law regarding...

When will i be evicted?

If you are in the District of Columbia, and your landlord sues you for possession alleging nonpayment of rent, then the first thing that happens is...

URGENT I just received a notice of eviction that was received by the court on August 15 however, i paid my rent on August 21

If this is an eviction for nonpayment of rent, in the District of Columbia, and you paid everything was due through August, then you have redeemed...

Can you be evicted when u paid in full the late fee and past due amount?

If you are in the District of Columbia and you were sued for nonpayment of rent, then you redeem your tenancy by becoming current in rent and...