DC landlord resources
The Business of Real Estate Community in District of Columbia
Connect with other owners around landlord systems and business decisions.
Dataset review pending. These supplied references have not been independently verified. Educational information only, not legal, tax or financial advice.
District of Columbia: Licensing and registration
A Basic Business License with a rental/housing endorsement is required, and each unit must register with the Rental Accommodations Division (DC Code § 42-3502.05).
District of Columbia: Lease disclosures and receipts
Lead paint (federal)
Rent-control/exemption status via RAD registration (§ 42-3502.05)
DC Tenant Bill of Rights
Mold condition/history
Sources supplied for District of Columbia
Dates below are verification dates claimed in the uploaded dataset, not a new review by Calvin's team.
- D.C. Code § 42-3502.17 (deposit interest/penalties)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- D.C. Code § 42-3505.01 (eviction; nonpayment notice)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- D.C. Code § 42-3502.08 (rent stabilization; increases)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
Offices listed in the dataset
- DC Office of the Attorney General - Office of Consumer ProtectionAttorney General / Consumer Protection
- DC DHCD - Rental Accommodations Division (RAD)Housing / Rent Control Agency
- DC Dept. of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP)Licensing