District of Columbia Subletting & assignment
Can a tenant sublet an apartment in District of Columbia?
In a rent-stabilized unit, a tenant may not sublet at a rent higher than what the tenant pays the housing provider.
Verified Source: D.C. Code § 42-3502.06(a) · last checked 2026-10-23
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