Real conversations about owning and managing rental property in Washington, DC.
Every rental comes with decisions. Some happen before you list the property. Others come up when a repair can’t wait, rent is late, or it’s time to renew a lease.
Question of the Day is a DC Landlord Association series where local landlords can talk through those decisions, share what they’ve learned, and bring up topics they want to understand better. Whether you’re getting ready for your first tenant or have managed rentals for years, there’s room for your experience here.
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What We Talk About
Getting Started & Rental Compliance — Preparing a property for rent, getting organized for licensing and registration, and keeping track of required documents.
Leasing & Tenant Screening — Marketing your rental, handling applications, setting screening criteria, and preparing for move-in.
Landlord & Tenant Rights — Lease terms, notices, communication, mediation, and the court process.
Maintenance & Contractors — Planning preventive maintenance, comparing estimates, responding to emergencies, and documenting repairs.
Property Management — Collecting rent, handling tenant requests, keeping records, and deciding when to hire help.
Rental Finances & Investing — Budgeting for vacancies and repairs, exploring financing, and evaluating your next rental property.
Housing Voucher Programs — Understanding how participation works, from inspections and paperwork to ongoing property management.
Follow the DC Landlord Association on social media to join the conversation. Share your experience in the comments or suggest a category you’d like us to cover.
So You Want to Be a Landlord?
Our live So You Want to Be a Landlord? webinar brings these topics together in one course. We’ll cover what goes into preparing a DC rental, screening tenants, working with contractors, managing the property, and understanding landlord and tenant responsibilities.
The course is designed for prospective landlords and current owners who want a clearer process for running their rentals. Attendees receive a certificate of completion and a $100 handyman gift certificate.
Live Webinar: https://www.dclandlord.org/blog/so-you-want-to-be-a-landlord
Free for: Associate, Partner, and Partner Plus Members