Deadlines & Notice Periods in DC
Key timelines for tenant actions under DC law and DC local ordinances. Missing a deadline can forfeit your rights — verify dates with a local attorney.
Jurisdictional stack
- municipal DC — viewing
- federal United States
Deadlines for DC include the layers above. The federal layer (FHA, § 504, VAWA, SCRA) carries its own filing deadlines (typically 1 year for HUD complaints; 2 years for FHA private actions); the state layer governs landlord-tenant timelines like deposit returns and notice-to-cure periods.
Habitability D.C. Code § 42-3202
| Action / Event | Timeline | Authority | Consequence |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC requires reasonable written notice and cure period | 14 days | D.C. Code § 42-3202 | Prerequisite for filing |
Security Deposit D.C. Code § 42-3502.05
| Action / Event | Timeline | Authority | Consequence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landlord must return security deposit | 45 days after tenancy ends | D.C. Code § 42-3502.05 |