Yes, a contract to lease (or lease agreement) is legally binding in Washington D.C. Both oral and written lease agreements are legal and enforceable in Washington D.C. Written lease agreements must be signed in order to be legally binding. Within seven days of signing the agreement, the landlord must provide the tenant with a copy of the agreement and all addendums.
Yes, a contract to lease (or lease agreement) is legally binding in Washington D.C. Both oral and written lease agreements are legal and enforceable in Washington D.C. Written lease agreements must be signed in order to be legally binding. Within seven days of signing the agreement, the landlord must provide the tenant with a copy of the agreement and all addendums.
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