District of Columbia eviction notice (pay or quit)
District of Columbia requires 30 days for a nonpayment notice — D.C. Code § 42-3505.01(a-1). 30-day notice to pay or vacate before filing; landlord generally may not file a nonpayment eviction unless at least $600 is owed. Generate it correctly below.
District of Columbia nonpayment notice rules
| Notice period | 30 days |
|---|---|
| Statute | D.C. Code § 42-3505.01(a-1) |
| Special rules | 30-day notice to pay or vacate before filing; landlord generally may not file a nonpayment eviction unless at least $600 is owed |
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30 days puts District of Columbia at the longest notice period in the country (the national range runs 3–30 days). 0 jurisdictions require more notice and 46 require less.
| Document | Requirement | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Eviction (nonpayment) | 30 days | D.C. Code § 42-3505.01(a-1) |
| Rent increase | 60 days | D.C. Code § 42-3509.04(b) |
| Month-to-month termination | no fixed statutory period (see note) | D.C. Code § 42-3505.01 |
| Power of attorney | Notary required | D.C. Code § 21-2601.05; form § 21-2603.01 |
| Will | 2 witnesses | D.C. Code § 18-103 |
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- Power of attorney (durable) for District of Columbia — notary required
Frequently asked questions
How many days notice for nonpayment in District of Columbia?
30 days, per D.C. Code § 42-3505.01(a-1). 30-day notice to pay or vacate before filing; landlord generally may not file a nonpayment eviction unless at least $600 is owed.
What happens after the notice period expires?
If the tenant hasn't paid or vacated, you may file the eviction case in court. Keep the served notice and proof of service — the court will require them.
Can the tenant stop the eviction by paying?
Payment in full within the notice period cures a pay-or-quit notice in nearly every state; accepting partial payment after the period may reset the process in some states.