THIRTY-DAY NOTICE TO CURE OR VACATE

(District of Columbia - Nonpayment of Rent)

NOTICE INFORMATION

Date of Notice: [DATE]

Tenant Name(s): [TENANT FULL LEGAL NAME(S)]

Rental Property Address:
[STREET ADDRESS]
Washington, D.C. [ZIP CODE]
[UNIT/APT NUMBER, if applicable]

Rent Control Registration Number (if applicable): [NUMBER]

THIRTY-DAY NOTICE TO CURE OR VACATE

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED TENANT(S) AND ALL OTHERS IN POSSESSION:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the District of Columbia Code and applicable regulations, you are hereby required to pay the amount of rent stated below within THIRTY (30) DAYS from the date of service of this notice, or to vacate and surrender possession of the above-described premises.

RENT DUE

DEMAND FOR PAYMENT OR POSSESSION

You are hereby required within THIRTY (30) DAYS from the date of service of this notice to either:

1. PAY IN FULL the total amount of rent due as stated above; OR

2. VACATE AND SURRENDER possession of the above-described premises to the undersigned Landlord.

CONSEQUENCES OF NON-COMPLIANCE

If you fail to pay the full amount of rent owed or vacate the premises within the thirty (30) day period, the Landlord may file a complaint for possession in the D.C. Superior Court, Landlord and Tenant Branch.

Upon commencement of court proceedings, the Landlord will seek:
- A judgment for possession of the premises;
- A judgment for all unpaid rent;
- Court costs and other relief permitted by law.

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Payment must be made by: [CHECK / MONEY ORDER / CASHIER'S CHECK / CERTIFIED FUNDS / OTHER ACCEPTED METHODS]

Payment must be delivered to:
[LANDLORD NAME OR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE ZIP CODE]
[PHONE NUMBER]

YOUR RIGHTS AS A D.C. TENANT

Right to Cure

If you pay the full amount of rent due within the thirty (30) day notice period, this notice shall be void and your tenancy shall continue according to its terms.

Rental Assistance Programs

You may be eligible for emergency rental assistance. Contact:
- Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP): (202) 888-1286 or stay.dc.gov
- D.C. Department of Human Services: (202) 671-4200

Tenant Right to Organize

Under D.C. law, you have the right to organize with other tenants.

Rent Control

If this property is covered by D.C. rent control (D.C. Code § 42-3502.05), your rent may only be increased in accordance with those provisions.

Prohibited Retaliation

D.C. Code § 42-3505.02 prohibits landlords from retaliating against tenants who exercise their legal rights.

Warranty of Habitability

Under D.C. law, landlords must maintain rental properties in habitable condition. If there are serious housing code violations, you may have legal defenses.

LEGAL RESOURCES

You have the right to seek legal assistance and to contest any eviction action in court. For legal help, contact:

• Landlord Tenant Legal Assistance Network: (202) 780-2575
• Bread for the City Legal Clinic: (202) 265-2400
• Legal Aid Society of D.C.: (202) 628-1161
• D.C. Bar Lawyer Referral Service: (202) 737-4700
• Office of the Tenant Advocate: (202) 719-6560

Military Personnel: If you are a servicemember on active duty, you may have additional rights under the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. § 3901 et seq.).

RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

This notice is made without waiving any rights or remedies of the Landlord, all of which are expressly reserved. Acceptance of partial payment after this notice is served does not waive the Landlord's right to proceed with eviction for the remaining balance unless the Landlord agrees in writing to accept partial payment and waive the breach.

CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE

I, the undersigned, hereby certify that a copy of this Thirty-Day Notice to Cure or Vacate was served upon the above-named Tenant(s) on [DATE OF SERVICE] by the following method:

☐ Personal delivery to Tenant
☐ Leaving a copy at the tenant's usual place of abode with a person of suitable age and discretion
☐ Posting on the premises in a conspicuous place AND mailing a copy via first-class mail
☐ Certified mail, return receipt requested

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE

Landlord/Authorized Agent Name: [PRINT NAME]

Signature: ____________________________________

Date: [DATE]

Address:
[LANDLORD ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE ZIP CODE]

Telephone: [PHONE NUMBER]

Email: [EMAIL ADDRESS]

D.C. Business License Number: [NUMBER]

PROOF OF SERVICE

Server Name: [PRINT NAME OF PERSON WHO SERVED NOTICE]

Signature: ____________________________________

Date of Service: [DATE]

Time of Service: [TIME]

Method of Service: [DESCRIBE METHOD USED]

If Posted and Mailed:
Date Posted: [DATE]
Date Mailed: [DATE]
Location where posted: [DESCRIBE]

NOTICE REGARDING TENANT RIGHTS

(Required under D.C. Law)

IMPORTANT: THIS IS A LEGAL NOTICE. YOUR RIGHTS AS A TENANT ARE BEING AFFECTED.

You are receiving this notice because your landlord claims you owe rent. You have the following rights:

1. You have 30 DAYS to pay the rent owed or vacate.
2. You have the right to contest this notice and any eviction case filed against you.
3. You have the right to seek legal representation.
4. You may be eligible for emergency rental assistance.
5. If you are a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, you may have additional protections.

For more information about your rights, contact the Office of the Tenant Advocate at (202) 719-6560 or visit ota.dc.gov.

This notice is intended to comply with the requirements of the District of Columbia Code and applicable regulations. D.C. has extensive tenant protection laws, and landlords must strictly comply with all requirements. This template does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed D.C. attorney for guidance specific to your situation.