Housing

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These tools can help you if you rent your home or own your home and need help.

Resources for Renters

Resources

Tenant Guide to Eviction Cases for Non-Payment of Rent

Are you facing eviction for non-payment of rent? Learn more about your options.

Rental Housing FAQ

Do you have questions about rental housing? Find answers to common questions here.

Security Deposit Packet

Do you want to know more about your rights to your security deposit?

Breaking your Lease Early if you experienced Domestic Violence

If you have experienced domestic violence, you may be able to break your lease early. Find out more and get a sample letter to send to your landlord here.

Breaking your Lease Early if you have a Protection Order

Do you have a Civil Protection Order and want to move? You may be able to break your lease early. Find out more and get a sample letter to send to your landlord here.

Tenant Toolkit

Do you want to learn more about your rights and legal options as a tenant?

Housing Conditions Handbook

Do you need your landlord to make repairs? Learn how to sue them in housing conditions court.

Rental and Utility Assistance

Do you need help paying rent or utilities? Learn more about assistance programs in DC.

Resources for Homeowners

Resources

Ways to Keep Your Home

Are you behind on your mortgage or is there a foreclosure case against you? Explore options for how you can keep your home.

Ways to Let Go of Your Property

Can you no longer afford to keep your home? Let go of your home while protecting the rest of your money.

Foreclosure FAQs

This document provides information about what to do if you are struggling to pay your mortgage or worried about foreclosure.