Security deposit disputes in District of Columbia generally come down to the same things: what the lease said, when you moved out, whether you gave a forwarding address in writing, and what the landlord actually returned. Organize those facts and get a free letter outline; the full demand letter is in the $39 Case Pack.
| Deadline | 45 days return (+ interest); 30d notice of intent to withhold (regs) |
|---|---|
| Trigger | end of tenancy / tenant vacates |
| Citation | DC Code § 42-3502.17; 14 DCMR 308 et seq. |
Same statute corpus, framed as landlord duties — not a different set of rules.
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