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The document is a legal complaint filed by a Plaintiff corporation against a Defendant for possession of leased premises. It outlines the Plaintiff's ownership of the property, the terms of the lease agreement, and the Defendant's failure to vacate the premises after receiving a termination notice. The Plaintiff seeks a court judgment for possession, removal of the Defendant, and reimbursement of legal costs.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the complaint petition tenant in the editor.
Begin by filling in the court name and county at the top of the form. This identifies where your case will be filed.
In the plaintiff section, enter your name or your corporation's name as the party initiating the complaint.
Next, provide the defendant's name and address in the designated fields to ensure they are properly notified.
Fill in details about the premises, including its address and legal description, which is crucial for establishing jurisdiction.
Complete the lease information by entering relevant dates and terms. Attach any necessary documents as exhibits using our platform’s upload feature.
Finally, specify your requests for relief at the end of the form, ensuring clarity on what you seek from the court.

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How long does it take to evict a tenant in DC?

D.C. Eviction Time Estimates ActionDuration Eviction notice period 30-180 days Service of summons 5-7 days before hearing Affidavit of service due 5 days before hearing Tenant response period (if jury trial requested) 2 weeks6 more rows Aug 6, 2025

How do I file a complaint against my landlord in DC?

You must file the complaint in the Landlord and Tenant Branch Clerks Office, which is located in Room 110 in D.C. Superior Court Building B, 510 4th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20001. All forms and instructions for completing each form are available here.

What are tenant rights in DC?

- Examples of protected tenancy rights include: - Requesting that landlord make repairs necessary to bring rental unit into compliance with the housing code; - Contacting District government officials concerning suspected housing code violations; - Legally withholding rent (after reasonable notice to landlord) because

What are the rules for eviction in DC?

In D.C., you cannot evict your tenant just because you do not like him or her. You must have at least one legal reason in order to lawfully evict a tenant. The most common legal reasons include not paying the rent and violating another part of the lease (for example, keeping a dog when the lease forbids it).

What is a tenant petition in DC?

A form used to file a complaint with the DC Rental Accommodations Division (RAD) concerning violations of the Rental Housing Act (DC Official Code at 42-3501.01). Examples include: illegal rent increases, insufficient services/facilities, illegal evictions, and security deposit violations.

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