DC PROPERTY MANAGER EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2027
VERIFIED
1. Which agency in Washington, D.C. is responsible for administering the District’s rent
control laws?
A. Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs
B. Rental Accommodation Division
C. DC Housing Authority
D. Office of Zoning
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The Rental Accommodation Division (RAD) under the
Department of Housing and Community Development administers the District’s rent
control laws.
2. Under D.C. law, what is the maximum allowable security deposit a landlord may charge a
tenant?
A. Two month’s rent
B. One and a half month’s rent
,C. One month’s rent
D. No limit
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: In Washington, D.C., a landlord may not charge a security
deposit that exceeds the cost of the first month’s rent.
3. Within how many days must a landlord return a tenant’s security deposit after the tenancy
is terminated in D.C.?
A. 15 days
B. 30 days
C. 60 days
D. 45 days
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: D.C. law requires landlords to return security deposits, plus
applicable interest, within 45 days after the tenancy is terminated.
4. What is the name of the statutory process a landlord must follow to legally evict a tenant
in Washington, D.C.?
A. Notice to Quit
B. Writ of Possession
C. Forcible Entry and Detainer
, D. Judicial Ejection
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: In Washington, D.C., landlords must utilize the Forcible Entry
and Detainer action in court to legally evict a tenant.
5. Which residential units are generally exempt from rent control in Washington, D.C.?
A. Buildings constructed before 1975
B. Subsidized housing units
C. All apartment complexes with more than 50 units
D. Units owned by a natural person who owns no more than four rental units in the District
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Rental units owned by a natural person (individual) who owns
four or fewer rental units in the District are generally exempt from rent control.
6. What is the minimum notice period required for a rent increase for a rent-controlled unit in
D.C.?
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 90 days
D. 120 days
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2027
VERIFIED
1. Which agency in Washington, D.C. is responsible for administering the District’s rent
control laws?
A. Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs
B. Rental Accommodation Division
C. DC Housing Authority
D. Office of Zoning
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The Rental Accommodation Division (RAD) under the
Department of Housing and Community Development administers the District’s rent
control laws.
2. Under D.C. law, what is the maximum allowable security deposit a landlord may charge a
tenant?
A. Two month’s rent
B. One and a half month’s rent
,C. One month’s rent
D. No limit
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: In Washington, D.C., a landlord may not charge a security
deposit that exceeds the cost of the first month’s rent.
3. Within how many days must a landlord return a tenant’s security deposit after the tenancy
is terminated in D.C.?
A. 15 days
B. 30 days
C. 60 days
D. 45 days
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: D.C. law requires landlords to return security deposits, plus
applicable interest, within 45 days after the tenancy is terminated.
4. What is the name of the statutory process a landlord must follow to legally evict a tenant
in Washington, D.C.?
A. Notice to Quit
B. Writ of Possession
C. Forcible Entry and Detainer
, D. Judicial Ejection
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: In Washington, D.C., landlords must utilize the Forcible Entry
and Detainer action in court to legally evict a tenant.
5. Which residential units are generally exempt from rent control in Washington, D.C.?
A. Buildings constructed before 1975
B. Subsidized housing units
C. All apartment complexes with more than 50 units
D. Units owned by a natural person who owns no more than four rental units in the District
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Rental units owned by a natural person (individual) who owns
four or fewer rental units in the District are generally exempt from rent control.
6. What is the minimum notice period required for a rent increase for a rent-controlled unit in
D.C.?
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 90 days
D. 120 days
