What disclosures must a landlord provide in District of Columbia?

District of Columbia requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Security Deposit Location (Name and address of financial institution holding deposit, and prevailing interest rate); Move-Out Inspection (Must offer inspection within 3 business days before/after termination. Notice must be given at least 10 days before intended inspection.); Rent Control Status (Disclosure of whether unit is subject to rent control).

What happens if a District of Columbia landlord fails to provide a required disclosure?

Consequences vary by disclosure — from statutory penalties to giving the tenant grounds to challenge related lease terms.

District of Columbia Required Disclosures

4 required disclosures

District of Columbia law requires landlords to provide certain disclosures — our database tracks 4 for District of Columbia, each backed by a statute. Timing varies by disclosure (many are due at lease signing; some arise later in the tenancy — each entry below states its own rule). A missing required disclosure can expose the landlord to penalties and may give you leverage.

Educational information: generated from our District of Columbia law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.

Every disclosure District of Columbia landlords must provide

Lead Paint
Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978
Legal basis: 42 U.S.C. 4852d
Security Deposit Location
Name and address of financial institution holding deposit, and prevailing interest rate
Legal basis: DC Code Section 42-3502.17
Move-Out Inspection
Must offer inspection within 3 business days before/after termination. Notice must be given at least 10 days before intended inspection.
Legal basis: DC Code Section 42-3502.17
Rent Control Status
Disclosure of whether unit is subject to rent control
Legal basis: DC Code Section 42-3502.05

Frequently asked questions

What disclosures must a landlord provide in District of Columbia?: District of Columbia requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Security Deposit Location (Name and address of financial institution holding deposit, and prevailing interest rate); Move-Out Inspection (Must offer inspection within 3 business days before/after termination. Notice must be given at least 10 days before intended inspection.); Rent Control Status (Disclosure of whether unit is subject to rent control).
What happens if a District of Columbia landlord fails to provide a required disclosure?: Consequences vary by disclosure — from statutory penalties to giving the tenant grounds to challenge related lease terms.

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