District of Columbia rent increase notice
District of Columbia: 60 days written notice — D.C. Code § 42-3509.04(b). increase effective no sooner than the first rent-payment day occurring more than 60 days after notice; rent-stabilized units capped annually (CPI-based; 2024: 4.9% standard, 2.9% for elderly/disabled tenants); exempt units must be registered. Generate the letter below.
District of Columbia rent increase rules
| Notice required | 60 days |
|---|---|
| Statute | D.C. Code § 42-3509.04(b) |
| Caps / special rules | increase effective no sooner than the first rent-payment day occurring more than 60 days after notice; rent-stabilized units capped annually (CPI-based; 2024: 4.9% standard, 2.9% for elderly/disabled tenants); exempt units must be registered |
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Every District of Columbia rule we encode, with its citation
60 days puts District of Columbia inside a national range that runs from 30 to 90 days. 3 jurisdictions require more notice and 23 require less. Same period as Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Nevada, Rhode Island, Vermont.
| 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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Other District of Columbia documents
- Eviction notice (pay or quit) for District of Columbia — 30 days notice
- Power of attorney (durable) for District of Columbia — notary required
Frequently asked questions
How much notice for a rent increase in District of Columbia?
60 days, per D.C. Code § 42-3509.04(b). increase effective no sooner than the first rent-payment day occurring more than 60 days after notice; rent-stabilized units capped annually (CPI-based; 2024: 4.9% standard, 2.9% for elderly/disabled tenants); exempt units must be registered.
Is there a limit on how much rent can go up in District of Columbia?
increase effective no sooner than the first rent-payment day occurring more than 60 days after notice; rent-stabilized units capped annually (CPI-based; 2024: 4.9% standard, 2.9% for elderly/disabled tenants); exempt units must be registered
Can rent be raised during a fixed-term lease?
No — only at renewal or on a month-to-month tenancy, unless the lease itself provides for increases.