District of Columbia Sublease Agreement
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What it is
A District of Columbia Sublease Agreement for a rental property. Landlord-tenant law in the state where the property sits (deposits, notice periods, required disclosures) applies to it, so check those rules for your situation before you sign.
When to use it
Use this when the rental property sits in the state shown — not where the landlord or tenant lives.
Why it matters
Generic templates from other states often miss required disclosures or use unenforceable notice periods.
Common mistakes
- Using a template from the wrong state
- Skipping required disclosures before move-in
- Wrong notice period for rent increases or termination
District of Columbia security deposit rule for a residential tenancy: limit: 1 month's rent; return deadline: 45 days. Max one month's rent, charged only once. The deposit is held in an interest-bearing escrow account, and interest is owed when a tenancy of 12 months or more ends. Within 45 days after move-out the landlord must refund the deposit with interest or give written notice of intent to withhold; the itemized statement of repair costs and any balance are then due within 30 more days. Since August 14, 2026 (D.C. Law 26-156) a notice of any unpaid amounts, with photos or other documentation, is also due within 45 days (14 DCMR §§ 308-311; D.C. Code § 42-3502.17).
Source read · 14 DCMR §§ 308-311; D.C. Code § 42-3502.17
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