District of Columbia landlord forms / Rental Application Form
District of Columbia Rental Application Form
$19A professional rental application form, branded with your property and screening policy, ready to hand a prospective tenant before you run credit and background checks.
Core state figures — deposit caps, notice periods, entry rules — independently verified by a licensed U.S. attorney.
What District of Columbia law requires
- Security deposit cap
- 1 month' rent14 DCMR § 308.2 · source
- Deposit return deadline
- 45 days after move-out14 DCMR § 309 · source
- Month-to-month termination notice
- 180 daysD.C. Code § 42-3505.01 · source
- Pay-or-quit notice (late rent)
- 30 daysD.C. Code § 42-3505.01(a-1)(1) · source
- Landlord entry notice
- 2 daysD.C. Code § 42-3505.51 · source
- Late fee guidance
- 5% of monthly rentD.C. Code § 42-3505.31 · source
Frequently asked questions
Does this form include a credit or background check?
No — it collects the applicant's information and their consent for you to run one separately. Screening services are not part of this product.
Can I charge an application fee?
Most states allow it; some cap the amount or require it to reflect actual screening costs. Verify your state's rule before setting a fee.
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