Tenant Rights in the District of Columbia

Mr. Julio Guity-Guevara, Deputy Director from the D.C. Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs, and Manuel Bolaños from the D.C. Office of the Tenant Advocate, provide Latino families with information on their rights as tenants in the nation’s capital,

Free Legal Aid provides useful information about eviction. In addition to the video here, be sure you check out other resources.

Tenant Defenses to Evictions in Washington, D.C.

A tenant living in the District of Columbia can be evicted for a number of reasons, including not paying rent or violating a portion of the lease or rental agreement. If a landlord evicts a tenant for one of these reasons, the tenant may have a defense available with which to challenge the eviction. check to learn more.

Illegal Eviction Procedures in the District of Columbia

Landlords in the District of Columbia must follow specific rules and procedures when evicting a tenant (see the article How Evictions Work: What Renters Need to Know, on this site). The District forbids landlords from taking the law into their own hands. check to learn more.

Ten Facts You Should Know About Renting in Washington, D.C.

You need to know your rights as a renter in Washington, D.C. because if the day comes when something doesn't feel right about your lease or about your landlord, you need to know how to fight back to make sure you're never royally screwed. check to learn more.