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District of Columbia Rent Receipt Law

D.C. landlords must give a written receipt showing amount, date and purpose for every payment other than a personal check, and must list any outstanding fees.

Last reviewed: October 2026

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When a receipt is requiredAll money paid by the tenant (rent, security deposit or otherwise) unless paid by personal check. Even for personal-check payments, a receipt is required if a balance remains for late charges, court costs or other charges beyond rent.
The law14 DCMR § 306 (D.C. Housing Regulations)
Landlord recordsThe statute sets no separate record-keeping rule.

What a District of Columbia Rent Receipt Must Show

  • Exact amount received
  • Date the money was received
  • Purpose of the payment
  • Any amounts still due for late charges, court costs or other charges in excess of rent

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Details

This is a D.C. housing regulation rather than a statute, but it binds landlords the same way.

Checked against the statute text in October 2026. This is general information, not legal advice; city or county rules and your lease can add to it. Read the statute or ask a local tenant organization or lawyer about your situation.

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Rent Receipt Details

Items

Discount, a second tax (e.g. CGST + SGST), prices with tax included

For prices quoted with VAT or GST in them: the tax is worked out of the total, not added on top.

The discount comes off the subtotal before tax, and both taxes are charged on (or, with prices that include tax, worked out of) the discounted amount.

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District of Columbia Rent Receipt FAQ

Does a landlord have to give a rent receipt in District of Columbia?

D.C. landlords must give a written receipt showing amount, date and purpose for every payment other than a personal check, and must list any outstanding fees.

What must a District of Columbia rent receipt include?

Under 14 DCMR § 306 (D.C. Housing Regulations): exact amount received; date the money was received; purpose of the payment; any amounts still due for late charges, court costs or other charges in excess of rent.

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