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security_deposits June 3, 2026 · 3 min

Security Deposit Rules in DC: Caps, Timelines, and What Tenants Can Sue Over

DC landlords face a strict one-month rent cap on security deposits, a 30-day return window with itemized deductions, and treble damages for violations under D.C. Code 42-3502.17. Here's what you need to know.

By Curt Sloan Read

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