How Much Can Landlords Charge for Application Fees in Washington, D.C.?

There are no caps on rental application fees in our nation’s capital. In fact, D.C. laws don’t bring up application fees at all.

That being said, a rental application fee is meant to cover the costs of any screening services the landlord uses to check your background and credit history. Many of these services are online, and they tend to cost between $30-40. Be wary of fees that are way above that range—reputable landlords don't use application fees as a source of revenue.

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