As a housing provider, you not only need to know the real estate business but how to manage and resolve conflicts, housing maintenance, balance the books, and even keep your computer systems up and running. DCAR is here to provide the information you may need to manage your housing opportunities.
DC Small Housing Provider Center
With that said, landlord-tenant laws are always changing, and you have a responsibility to perform your own research when applying the laws to your unique situation. Below, you will find links to various articles, programs and documents to assist you in your business.
Legal Resources
- DC Small Claims Court (Limit: $10,000; no eviction cases allowed)
- DC Small Claims Handbook (pdf)
- DC Courts
- Search Court Cases Online
- The District of Columbia Bar
- The Bar Association of the District of Columbia
- DC Bar Free Legal Help
- Legal Aid Society of DC
- LawHelpDC – Housing
- DC Legal Aid Directory
Helpful Links
- Business License Requirements (D.C. Code § 47-2828)
- LawHelp FAQs by Landlords
- DC Housing Authority
- DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs
- DC Rental Housing Commission
- DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking
- DC Office of the Attorney General
- DC Office of the Tenant Advocate
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development – DC
- DC Real Estate Commission
- GCAAR – Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS®