Per my lease, I am supposed to have a washer and dryer included in my apartment. I moved in on the 7/1 and it is now 7/14.

A DC tenant who is being denied amenities can file an affirmative claim, called a Tenant Petition, in the Office of Administrative Hearings. The...

Do I have any rights within an unofficial summer sublease? I'm renting out a room from a landlady who lives in the same house.

In DC there is no such thing as an unofficial tenant. If you pay rent, you are a tenant. Period. This means you are entitled to all tenants' rights...

Tenant subletting my 1 bedroom apartment

If a landlord wants to sue to evict a tenant based upon an alleged breach of a violation of tenancy other than nonpayment of rent, the landlord...

Do I have a chance in court if I did not return the security deposit to a tenant after 45 days because the apt had been damaged?

A landlord's failure to mail a letter explaining why the deposit is being withheld is relevant, but it is not dispositive of the issue. The...

The personal use basis for an eviction is governed by DC Statute § 42-3505.01(d), which states, "A natural person with a freehold interest in the...

Can tenant enforce an automatic renewal clause against the landlord indefinitely?

In a commercial case, there are a lot fewer inherent laws that apply, so the specific lease provisions can be that much more important. Without...

What happens if I get served summons for overdue rent after I paid the overdue amount?

If a tenant achieved a zero balance after a Form 1A complaint is filed, the case must be dismissed. If you think your case should be dismissed,...

What can be done to remain in your unit after a writ of restitution has been filed by your landlord

All judgments for possession based upon nonpayment of rent are "redeemable." This means that if the tenant acheives a zero balance by paying all...

My tenant is breaking her lease early, what rights do I have as the owner/landlord?

The lease is the contract that governs the relationship between a landlord and tenant, so those provisions control unless they contradict with DC...

Tenant is moving what Court do I file my claim?

If the tenant is still in possession, you can sue in Landlord and Tennant Court. If you obtain personal service in the eviction case you can obtain...