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Rent increase notice in District of Columbia

In the District of Columbia, a rent increase starts only on the first rent day more than 60 days after notice.

Checked against the District of Columbia law on Oct 28, 2026.

Earliest start for the new rent

Assumes rent is due on the 1st. Where the District of Columbia law has more than one notice period, this uses the longest.

What the District of Columbia law says

How much notice does a landlord need to give for a rent increase in the District of Columbia?

In the District of Columbia, a rent increase starts only on the first rent day more than 60 days after notice.

Source: D.C. Code § 42-3509.04(b), read Oct 28, 2026.

Check your city's rules too: a city or county can set stricter limits. This is general information, not legal advice.

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