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Required Washington, D.C. disclosures

• ✓Lead-based paint
• ✓Rent Control status (RAD registration)
• ✓Housing code violations
• ✓Move-in inspection
• ✓Voter registration packet
• ✓Bedbug (if known)

Every disclosure required by Washington, D.C. law is pre-built into the template and presented to the tenant at signing — with a sealed audit trail for each one.

Key Washington, D.C. laws we track

• ·DC Rental Housing Act (Rent Control)
• ·DC Code Title 42

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Washington, D.C. lease FAQs

How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Washington, D.C.?

1 month's rent. Deposits must be returned 45 days (with itemization).

What late fee can a Washington, D.C. landlord charge?

Capped at 5% of monthly rent (5-day grace)

How much notice is required to end a month-to-month tenancy in Washington, D.C.?

30 days (month-to-month).

Does Washington, D.C. require advance notice before a landlord enters the unit?

Absent an emergency, landlords generally must give at least 48 hours' notice before entering an occupied unit in Washington, D.C..

Must a Washington, D.C. landlord disclose where the security deposit is held?

Yes — Washington, D.C. requires disclosure of the bank or account holding the tenant's security deposit.

What extra fields does a Washington, D.C. lease need beyond the standard template?

Washington, D.C. leases in LeaseSigning collect 3 state-specific fields (e.g. dc bbl (basic business license) #, rad registration #, rent control status) so the disclosures on the signed lease match state requirements.

What disclosures does Washington, D.C. require in a residential lease?

Lead-based paint, Rent Control status (RAD registration), Housing code violations, Move-in inspection, Voter registration packet, Bedbug (if known). LeaseSigning includes each of these in the Washington, D.C. lease template.

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