You are correct that a landlord in DC cannot have a tenant evicted for nonpayment of rent in the tenant does not currently owe any rent. You are...

Can landlord kick me out?

In addition to what Marc said, keep in mind that if your landlord wants to evict you for violating your lease or rental agreement, DC law says that...

If your house is located in the District of Columbia, the landlord wanting to sell the house is not a valid reason to evict you. The only...

Ok I owed back rent an I had a writ an the date was 3/19-5/1 so I pay it is that writ still in act

In addition to what Mr. Borbely said, you might also get useful information from reviewing the online docket for your case, which you can access...

Does a landlord have to honor a written rent offer, even it they claim it was a typo?

Based on the facts you provide, the short answer to your question is probably “No.” The first issue is whether the "renewal offer" was really in...

These situations (where some tenants stay in the rental unit and others move out) are usually tricky, from both legal and practical points of view....