Yes, a lease can automatically renew in Washington, D.C. If neither the landlord nor the tenant takes action before the end of the lease term, many rental agreements will continue under the same terms.
When automatic renewal occurs in Washington, D.C., the lease typically converts into a month-to-month tenancy with the same basic terms and conditions as the original lease.
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The information for this answer was found on our Washington D.C. Residential Lease Agreement answers.