Frequently Asked Questions by Landlords
This resource provides information important for Landlords who are renting a residential apartment or house in the District of Columbia, including information about their responsibilities, raising the rent, security deposits and eviction proceedings.
By: D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program
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Landlords' Responsibilities, Rent, and Security Deposits
This resource contains information about general legal requirements for doing business as a landlord and laws relating to rent and security deposits.
By: D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program
Landlords: Evictions and Defenses
This resource contains information for landlords about proper grounds for eviction and starting eviction proceedings.
By: D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program
Landlords: Going to Court
This resource contains information for landlords about going to court in an eviction case. It discusses court proceedings, possible responses by tenants, tenant defenses, protective orders and court fees, and settlements.
By: D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program
Appeals and Motions for Reconsideration in Landlord-Tenant Cases
This resource contains frequently asked questions for people who do not agree with decisions made by judges in their Landlord-Tenant cases.
NOTE: These questions do not talk about how to handle default judgments or dismissals entered because you missed a court hearing.
By: D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program
Landlords: Judgments, Writs, and the Eviction Process
This resource contains information for landlords who have obtained a judgment for possession from Landlord and Tenant Court to evict a tenant. It explains the eviction process and how to obtain a money judgment for back rent.
By: D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program
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