Letter from Tenant to Landlord containing Notice to landlord to withdraw improper rent increase during lease - District of Columbia 2026

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
  2. Begin by entering the date at the top of the letter. This is important for record-keeping and establishes when the notice was sent.
  3. Fill in the landlord’s name and address in the designated fields. Ensure accuracy to avoid any delivery issues.
  4. In the greeting, address your landlord directly by name, maintaining a professional tone.
  5. Provide your address as the tenant in the specified section. This clarifies your identity and residence.
  6. Clearly state your objection to the rent increase by filling in both previous and new rent amounts where indicated. This highlights your position effectively.
  7. Express your intention to adhere to the original lease terms, reinforcing your legal stance against the increase.
  8. Complete the signature section with your name and date, ensuring that you sign it for authenticity.
  9. Select how you will deliver this notice (personal delivery, certified mail, etc.) and fill out that section accordingly.

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AB 1482: Limits annual rent increases to no more than 5% + local CPI or 10% whichever is lower.
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Theres no perfect way to draft a rent increase letter, but it typically contains the following details: Date of the rent increase letter. Name and information of the tenant and landlord. Property address and unit number (if applicable). Reference to the expiration date of the existing lease. Current rent amount.
What to include in a rent increase letter Date of the rent increase letter. Name and information of the tenant and landlord. Property address and unit number (if applicable). Reference to the expiration date of the existing lease. Current rent amount. Amount of rent increase. Date the rent increase will go into effect.
bdocHub of Lease means either : (i) the failure of Lessee to pay Rent or Additional Rent more than five (5) days after receipt of written notice thereof (provided that if Lessee defaults more than two (2) times in any twelve (12) month period, no such notice shall be necessary, or (ii) the failure of Lessee to perform
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Usually, unless rent control applies, the only way to contest a rent increase is to argue that the landlord raised the rent to discriminate against you or to retaliate against you for exercising a legal right. If you plan to make this argument, you should know what you need to prove to succeed.

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