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Frequently Asked Questions About Domestic Violence and Rental Housing for Landlords

If you are a landlord and your tenant is the victim of domestic violence, you may have certain obligations to meet at the request of the tenant. To learn what is considered "domestic violence" under D.C. law, see the resource titled Frequently Asked Questions About Domestic Violence.

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.

Late Fee Fairness Amendment Act Of 2016 – 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.

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