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District of Columbia Eviction Notice

Before a landlord can file an eviction case in District of Columbia, the tenant must receive a written notice that states what is wrong and how long they have to fix it or move out. In District of Columbia, a landlord must generally give 30 days' notice to pay rent or quit under D.C. Code 42-3505.01(a-1).

This template generates a District of Columbia eviction notice for nonpayment of rent, a lease violation, or the end of the tenancy. You set the notice period so the document matches the current District of Columbia requirement for your situation.

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District of Columbia notice periods

District of Columbia eviction notice periods by notice type
Notice typeMinimum noticeStatute
Nonpayment of rent (pay or quit)30 daysD.C. Code 42-3505.01(a-1)
Lease violation (cure or quit)No single fixed period: check your state statute before serving.See your state statute
No-fault termination (month to month)No single fixed period: check your state statute before serving.See your state statute

Verify before you rely on it

Landlord-tenant statutes change, and cities or counties can add stricter local rules. Confirm the current District of Columbia requirement in the statute cited above (or with your local court's self-help resources) before serving your notice.

How this template works in District of Columbia

Answer guided questions about the landlord, the tenant, and the amounts owed, then enter the District of Columbia notice period from the table above. The finished notice is ready to serve and download in Word and PDF.

The form, the live preview, and the full guide live on the main Eviction Notice page.

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