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
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? Know more about D.C.’s rental assistance programs.
Resources for Homeowners