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District of Columbia Right to cure / redeem

Last reviewed 2026-10-23

Right to cure / redeem in District of Columbia

Yes, for lease violations: the tenant has 30 days after the notice to correct the violation. Code text: "fails to correct the violation within 30 days after receiving from the housing provider a notice to correct the violation or vacate."

Verified Source: D.C. Code § 42-3505.01(b) · last checked 2026-10-23

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