How do I evict a renter in a group house that I own who has a month to month lease in Washington, DC ?

I would argue that if the problem tenant is causing problems for the other tenants he is breaching their right to quiet use and enjoyment of the...

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?

A notice to quit for nonpayment of rent does not expire 30 days after service. Rather, it must run a full rental period. If rent is due each month,...

I need help evicting my daughter who is constantly threating me. She is on my lease an as a leaser not as an occupant. Pls HELP

In general, DC law does offer assistance to tenants who are victims of intrafamily offenses. For instance, DC ST 42-3505.07 provides a mechanism...

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I rent in Washington, DC. Can a leasing office force you into a backdated lease to up charge you for months already paid?

Your question does not provide all needed information. For instance, I do not know whether your landlord is subject to rent control or exempt, so...

Landlord terminates tenancy early and roach/rodent issues

Landlords have an inherent duty to comply with the DC Housing Code. If your unit had violations of the Housing Code that made the unit unsafe or...

Every landlord in DC is required to have a Basic Business License as part of being validly licensed and registered. However, even a landlord who...

My landlord lets unauthroized mangement enter my apartment, no emergency, 2 police reports has been documented. safety is issue!

In general, a landlord is entitled to access to the property for inspection or repairs. Currently, the terms of this access are not defined by law...

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

You also need to be aware that "not under rent control" is not the same as having properly filed a claim of exemption. You must be properly...

How does my friend get her rent deposit back?

Whether your friend is entitled to a return of her security deposit may be dependent upon the exact language of the lease agreement and the...