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Washington D.C. Security Deposit Calculator
Check if your security deposit complies with Washington D.C. law. Maximum: 1x rent. 45-day return deadline.
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Your Deposit
$1,800.00
Compliant1.0x monthly rent
Washington D.C. Maximum
$1,800.00 (1x rent)
Return Deadline
45 calendar days after move-out
Washington D.C. Security Deposit Rules
Deposit Limits
- Maximum allowed
- 1x rent
- At $1,800.00/mo
- $1,800.00
- Pet deposit
- Allowed
Return & Holding
- Return deadline
- 45 calendar days
- Escrow required
- Yes
- Interest required
- Yes
- Itemized statement
- Required
Interest requirement: Must hold in interest-bearing escrow account
Statute: D.C. Code § 42-3502.17
Max 1x monthly rent. Must hold in interest-bearing escrow.
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