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District of Columbia Residential Lease Agreement

A residential lease agreement in District of Columbia sets the rent, the term, and each party's responsibilities in writing. District of Columbia caps security deposits at 1 month's rent and requires the deposit back within 45 days after move-out (D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14, 308 to 311).

This template walks you through every clause a District of Columbia lease should cover: parties, property, rent and due date, security deposit, maintenance, and house rules. Download the finished lease in Word and PDF.

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District of Columbia security deposit rules

District of Columbia security deposit rules at a glance
Security deposit cap	1 month's rent
Deposit return deadline	45 days
Statute	D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14, 308 to 311

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 signing your lease.

How this template works in District of Columbia

Answer guided questions about the parties, the property, the rent, and the deposit, and the lease writes itself in front of you. Select District of Columbia as the property's state and the agreement is captioned accordingly.

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District of Columbia security deposit rules

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