Washington, DC local landlord rules
State law also applies. See District of Columbia landlord-tenant law.
Quick facts
| Topic | At a glance |
|---|---|
| Rent control / stabilization | Rent-stabilized units, May 1, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027: increases are capped at 4.1% (CPI-W 2.1% + 2%), or 2.1% for tenants who have registere… |
| Rental licensing / registration | All rental units must be registered with DHCD's Rental Accommodations Division (via RentRegistry), either as rent-controlled or as exempt. |
| Just-cause eviction | Not yet verified |
Details & sources
Rent control / stabilization
Rent-stabilized units, May 1, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027: increases are capped at 4.1% (CPI-W 2.1% + 2%), or 2.1% for tenants who have registered elderly or disability status. Common exemptions include units built after 1975 and natural-person owners with no more than 4 units in DC.
Verified Source: D.C. Code § 42-3502.06, -3502.08 (Rental Housing Commission notice) · last checked 2026-10-15
Back to quick facts ↑Rental licensing / registration
All rental units must be registered with DHCD's Rental Accommodations Division (via RentRegistry), either as rent-controlled or as exempt. Unregistered units are automatically subject to rent control.
Verified Source: D.C. Code § 42-3501.01 et seq. (DHCD) · last checked 2026-10-15
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Not yet verified
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