Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, District of Columbia landlord software
Manage rentals in the Nation's Capital.
RentMouse keeps leases, rent, maintenance, documents and tenant communication for your Washington rentals in one workspace, with lease guidance linked to District of Columbia jurisdiction records. Review the applicable sources before relying on a draft.
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Renting in Washington
Neighbourhoods landlords here manage: Capitol Hill, Georgetown.
District of Columbia rules that apply in Washington
- Security deposit limit
- 1 month's rent
- Deposit return / claim rule
- 45 days
- Deposit interest
- Required; statement savings rate, computed every 6 months (12+ month terms)
- Notice before entry
- 48 hours written notice; entry 9am-5pm (§ 42-3505.51)
- Ending a month-to-month
- Tenant: 30 days. Landlord: only for good cause, 30-120 days' notice
- Notice before a rent increase
- 60 days (§ 42-3509.04(b)); controlled units also need RAD filing
- Late fees
- Max 5% of the monthly rent (§ 42-3505.31)
- Rent control
- Yes; rent-stabilized units capped at CPI-W + 2%, max 10% (less if elderly)
General information from D.C. Rental Housing Act of 1985 (D.C. Code §§ 42-3501.01 et seq.); 14 DCMR, last reviewed 2026-08-21; not legal advice. Municipal bylaws can add requirements. Sources are listed on the District of Columbia guide.
What RentMouse does for Washington landlords
- Properties & units — Each building and suite in one portfolio view, with occupancy, unit details and photos.
- Tenants & leases — Tenant records and lease terms attached to the right unit, with renewals surfaced before they arrive.
- Rent tracking — Monthly invoices, recorded payments, balances, overdue flags and reminders. Tenants keep paying you the way they already do.
- Maintenance — Requests with photos, priorities, vendors, dates and costs linked to the unit.
- Documents & e-signing — Jurisdiction-aware lease drafts from guided templates, sent for electronic signature and filed with the tenancy.
- Tenant portal — Optional, free for tenants: their tenancy details, invoices, shared documents and maintenance requests.
- Landlord website — A branded page at rentmouse.com/your-business that advertises vacant units, collects rental inquiries and doubles as the tenant sign-in.