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Maximum Fees ($)
- Application Fee – There is no maximum amount a landlord may charge for an application.
- Security Deposit – One month’s rent is the maximum amount a landlord may charge for a security deposit. (§ 14-308)
A Washington, D.C. rental application helps the landlord screen possible tenants to ensure their employment status and verify their income to ensure they can cover the monthly rent. Once the application has been signed, the landlord can begin the screening process. In D.C., the landlord is not permitted to request the applicant disclose if they have committed criminal acts.
A Washington, D.C. rental application helps the landlord screen possible tenants to ensure their employment status and verify their income to ensure they can cover the monthly rent. Once the application has been signed, the landlord can begin the screening process. In D.C., the landlord is not permitted to request the applicant disclose if they have committed criminal acts.