District of Columbia Rent withholding / escrow

Last reviewed 2026-10-23

Can a tenant withhold rent for repairs in District of Columbia?

There is no D.C. Code provision on rent withholding or escrow in D.C. Code title 42, chapters 32 and 35. Full-text search (code.dccouncil.gov full-chapter pages).

Verified Source: D.C. Code title 42, chapters 32 and 35 · last checked 2026-10-23

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