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Real Property Management DC create a little movie that would help any landlord make sense of the choice to manage their own rentals.
Free Legal Aid provides useful information about eviction. In addition to the video here, be sure you check out other resources.
The Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia
The Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia was formed in 1932 to provide civil legal aid to individuals, families and communities in the District who could not otherwise afford to hire a lawyer. check to learn more.
Illegal Eviction Procedures in the District of Columbia
If you decide to sue your landlord for an illegal eviction, check District of Columbia law (the legal authority for District of Columbia prohibitions against self-help eviction is Mendes v. Johnson, 389 A.2d 781 (D.C. 1978)). check to learn more.
Judicial process is required for all evictions. Furthermore, in all cases other than non-payment of rent, a filing with the Rental Accommodations Division (RAD) is required. A tenant may not be evicted just because the initial lease term expires, or because the rental property has been foreclosed upon. check to learn more.
District of Columbia Rental Laws
This article summarizes some key District of Columbia (Washington D.C.) Landlord-Tenant laws applicable to residential rental units. The Official State Statutes and other reputable municipal sources were used to research this information. check to learn more.
Eviction Notices for Nonpayment of Rent in D.C.
A landlord can evict a tenant in Washington, D.C., if the tenant fails to pay rent when it is due. The only way a landlord can legally evict a tenant is by going to court and receiving a court order from the judge. check to learn more.