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Landlord-Tenant LawDistrict of Columbia, USA

District of Columbia Rental Housing Act of 1985

Summary

Limits how much and how often landlords can increase rent for residential units built before 1975.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to have rent increased only once every 12 months.
  • 02.
    Right to receive a 30-day notice before any rent increase takes effect.
  • 03.
    Right to a rent increase that does not exceed a percentage based on inflation (CPI-W).

Penalties

  • 01.
    Refund of overcharged rent to the tenant.
  • 02.
    Fines issued by the Rental Accommodations Division.
  • 03.
    Treble (triple) damages if the overcharge was willful.

Verified Citations

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