The landlord may only pursue this type of eviction if he actually intends to personally use and occupy the property -- and not just as a means to...

Access to the property

I agree with Mr. Johnson: first, look to your lease. If there is nothing in your lease regarding this, the DC courts have said that a landlord does...

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What can I do about the housing code violations, theft/safety and getting the heat and water cut on before I lose my child?

You may be able to go to court to ask a judge for help. Talk to a lawyer, first, though, about your situation. There are free legal services that...

I had a live writ filed against me back in Nov. I paid it all off, is the writ still live because I haven't paid for Jan yet?

I am assuming that this question is about rental property in the District of Columbia. Generally, if the eviction case is about nonpayment of...

Can I ask for my security deposit back from my landlord so I can move again?

You may have a right to get at least some of your December rent back, and you may have a right to withhold some or all of your share of the rent...

How to I request my deposit after it is overdue?

Best is always to try to work things out with the landlord. Court is a time-consuming hassle; good for everyone to avoid it, if possible. Make sure...

Case dismissal

A judgment is the court saying how much you owe then... not how much you may have owed previously. So if you have paid in full before trial, there...

In my opinion, there are good arguments that a lease signed by a landlord in the District of Columbia who does not have a Basic Business License is...

Personal Injury Case?

Our firm, the D.C. Tenants' Rights Center, specializes in representing tenants who have disputes with landlords -- including where there have been...

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

First of all, they would have to take you to court and prove that they have a right to evict you. Generally, in the District of Columbia, when a...