District of Columbia Residential Lease Agreement Template

A Washington D.C. standard residential lease agreement is a legal document that outlines the terms for a Landlord allowing a Tenant to rent a property in exchange for monthly rent payments.

Last updated February 23rd, 2025

A Washington D.C. standard residential lease agreement is a legal document that outlines the terms for a Landlord allowing a Tenant to rent a property in exchange for monthly rent payments.

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Landlord/Tenant Regulations

District of Columbia residential lease agreements are regulated by the Residential Lease Clarification Amendment Act. [1]

Washington D.C. Residential Lease Requirements

In-writing – Leases that are longer than one (1) year must be in writing. [2]

Required Disclosure Forms Landlord must give to Tenants (6)

  1. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form and EPA Brochure – Landlords must provide a disclosure form and EPA brochure for properties built before 1978.
  2. Tenant Bill of Rights – Tenants in D.C. must get a copy of the District of Columbia Tenant Bill of Rights.
  3. Rad Form 3 – Landlords must provide tenants with a copy of Housing Provider’s Disclosures.
  4. Rad Form 5 – Landlords must provide tenants with a copy of the Notice of Disclosure Forms.
  5. Voter Registration Form – Landlords must offer tenants a voter registration form.
  6. Bed Bugs Fast Sheet – If bedbugs were found in the last 120 days, Landlords must inform Tenants in-writing before signing a lease.


Sample Washington D.C. Residential Lease