Free Legal Help for Tenants and Landlords in District of Columbia
Legal aid organizations, right-to-counsel programs and official court self-help resources in District of Columbia, gathered from the state, county and city pages on this site.
Find a tenant or eviction lawyer in District of Columbia
If you do not qualify for free legal aid, a bar lawyer referral service can match you with a landlord-tenant lawyer for a low-cost first consultation.
Official court and state resources
- DC Office of the Tenant Advocate: Tenant Bill of Rights (Sept. 2026)
- D.C. Code § 42-3505.01 (Evictions)
- D.C. Code § 42-3502.17 (Security deposit)
Legal aid groups set their own eligibility rules (usually income-based). Call ahead or check their site.
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General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.