A Washington, DC 30-day notice to quit for non-compliance is issued by a landlord to a tenant who has violated lease terms, excluding non-payment of rent. This notice serves as a warning, providing the tenant with a specific period to rectify the specified lease violation or vacate the rental property as per the state’s landlord-tenant laws.
Common breaches might include unauthorized subletting, repeated disturbances, or violations stated in the lease agreement. If the tenant fails to remedy the issue within the designated timeframe, the landlord may initiate eviction proceedings.
Governing Law — Code of the District of Columbia § 42–3505.01(b)(c).
Notice Types – This notice is of two types:
- Curable – Concerning issues that the tenant has the opportunity to rectify within the notice period, often seen in cases of failure to maintain the rental unit and other minor lease violations.
- Noncurable – Referring to problems where the tenant is not given the opportunity to remedy the situation and must vacate, common cases involving illegal activities, significant property damage, or safety threats.
