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District of Columbia Sublease Agreement Template

A Washington D.C. sublease agreement is a rental contract where a Tenant (sublessor) rents their home to someone else (sublessee). The original Tenant is still responsible for the original lease until it ends.

Last updated April 12th, 2025

A Washington D.C. sublease agreement is a rental contract where a Tenant (sublessor) rents their home to someone else (sublessee). The original Tenant is still responsible for the original lease until it ends.

Right to Sublet

In Washington D.C., Landlords can ban subletting if it’s written in the lease agreement. If it’s allowed with approval, the landlord can set qualifications for the subtenant. A Landlord Consent Form can be used to get approval for subletting.

Short-Term Lodgings Tax

  • With Host on Property – Tenant must pay a lodgings tax if the rent term is less than 30 nights or less.
  • Without Host on Property (Vacation Rental) – Cannot exceed more than 90 nights per year.
  • Hotel / Transient Accommodations Tax – Short-term rentals are credited with a 14.95% transient accommodations tax in Washington D.C.


Sample District of Columbia Sublease Agreement