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.
Application to Continue an Initial Hearing
A form to request a continuance of the initial hearing in Landlord Tenant court.
30-Day Notice of Past Due Rent and Notice of Intent to File Claim
30-DAY NOTICE OF PAST DUE RENT & NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE CLAIM is required before you can file an eviction lawsuit against your tenant based on the tenant’s failure to pay rent. D.C. law requires that you give the tenant a chance to become current in rent before you have the right to file a lawsuit to evict the tenant. The tenant must owe a minimum of $600 before you can file an eviction suit.
Evicting Unwanted Guests Self-Help Packet
This document provides information about the legal process for evicting people who are not tenants, but instead guests who refuse to leave. It includes frequently asked questions, sample forms, and fillable forms, as well as links to other resources.
Fact Sheet: DC's New Mold Law
A fact sheet about the DC Air Quality Amendment Act as it relates landlord's responsibilites to inspect and remove mold
Filing Answers and Counterclaims in Landlord and Tenant Court
Explains what an answer is, whether a tenant is required to file an answer, the differences among counterclaims, recoupments, and setoffs, and what a tenant should consider before filing any of them.
Filing Motions in Landlord and Tenant Court
Frequently asked questions that explain the process involved in filing motions, filing fees, serving other parties, and what you should do if you receive a motion.
Frequently Asked Questions: Evicting Guests, Roommates, Family Members, and Other Unwanted Occupants from Your Home
Frequently Asked Questions about evicting non-tenant guests from your home. This includes unwelcome roommates and family members, but does NOT include renters and subletters.
Indoor Mold Assessment and Remediation
DC Department of Energy & Environment guidance about mold problems in rental properties and how to deal with them.
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.
Late Fees – Frequently Asked Questions
A FAQ about DC's 2016 Late Fee Fairness Act, which has rules about the late fees landlords are allowed to charge their tenants when they pay rent late.
Motion to Continue a Hearing
This is a general motion to continue (postpone) an hearing in a landlord-tenant case.
Protective Orders - Paying Rent to the Court Registry
Discusses what protective orders are and how they work, including what happens if a tenant misses a payment under a protective order and the impact of housing code violations on the amount a tenant is required to pay.
Proving Your Case in Landlord and Tenant Court - Evidence and Subpoenas
Discusses the kinds of evidence you can use in Landlord and Tenant Court and how to use subpoenas to obtain information and call witnesses.
Settlement and Mediation in Landlord and Tenant Court
Provides information about the options of settlement and mediation as alternatives to trials in landlord and tenant cases. Also explains the difference between a settlement and a Form 4 payment plan.
30-Day Notice to Correct Violation of Obligation of Tenancy or Vacate
The 30-DAY NOTICE TO CORRECT VIOLATION OF OBLIGATION OF TENANCY OR VACATE is required before you can file an eviction lawsuit against your tenant based on the tenant’s violation of a valid written lease or the tenant’s violation of his or her responsibilities under the D.C. Housing Code.
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.
Landlords: Evictions and Defenses
This resource contains information for landlords about proper grounds for eviction and starting eviction proceedings.
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.