GCAAR Form – Fill Out and Use This PDF

Use this section only for properties exempt from rent control.

Check the type of rent control exemption applicable to the premises: A. Unit whose owner(s) hold and operate four (4) or fewer rental units; B. Unit owned or subsidized by the District of Columbia or the Federal Government; C. Building constructed after December 31, 1975; D. Building continuously vacant and not subject to rental agreements since January 1, 1985; E. Building previously exempted under §206(a)(4) of the Rental Housing Act of 1980 (D.C. Law 3-131); F. Building for which a Building Improvement Plan has been executed under the Apartment Improvement Program or other DHCD multi family assistance programs.

Attach to the Lease a copy of the Claim of Exemption Form and Certificate of Registration/Exemption, both of which must bear the date stamp of the Rental Accommodations and Conversion Division showing that they have been filed with that office.

If you do not have these documents or the landlord is not able to provide you with these documents, do not use this lease form.

After "THIS LEASE, made", fill in the lines for the Landlord (or the Agent for Landlord) and for the Tenant.

After "known as", enter the premises the Landlord leases to the Tenant.

Enter the term, the first day it is beginning on, the last day it is ending on, the total rent and the equal monthly installments, payable in advance on the first day of each and every month ("Rent Due Date") of said lease term; the "Rent Due Date" is intended to fall within the lease term. If this Lease commences on a day other than the first of the month, the amount of rent to be paid for the balance of said first month will be apportioned pro rata; thereafter rent will be paid on the first day of the month.

After "rent payable to", enter who the Tenant agrees to pay rent to, and after "at" the place.

In 1. Pro Rata, enter the day Tenant is to commence occupancy of the premises, the sum Tenant is to pay as a "Pro-Rata" rent and the day it is to pay through.

Under Service Charges, enter the days and the Late Fee: if any installment of rent is not received at the address under the rent section within those days from the due date, Tenant covenants and agrees to pay a Late Fee in the sum entered.

The late period is NOT a grace period, and the rent is due and payable on the 1st day of each month.

Enter the handling charge Tenant agrees to pay for each check returned by the bank for insufficient funds or any other reason.

Under Sublet/Assignment, enter Tenant's payment of the service charge; Tenant must not assign this Lease or sublet the premises or any portion thereof without the prior express written consent of the Landlord/Agent.

Under Usage, enter the persons, including children, for whom Tenant will use said property solely as a single family residence, and for no other purpose or additional number of persons whatever, except temporary guests, without prior written consent of Landlord; then list the persons, and no others, authorized by Landlord to reside within the premises.

After "Tenant is authorized to have pets", mark Yes or No, then enter the # ALLOWED, the TYPE OF PET(S) and the WEIGHT.

Under (a), enter the Parking Space No. that Landlord leases to Tenant at the Building, for the same term as is applicable to the premises, for the sole and exclusive use of Tenant.

Check one for the rent for said parking space: included in the rent payable for the premises, or payable by Tenant to Landlord monthly, with the amount entered, as additional rent on the same date each month as the rent for the premises is due; the provisions of Paragraph 2 shall apply to such payments.

Under (b), this Lease does not confer upon Tenant any right to the use of any parking facilities at the Building.

In 14. Utilities, check the utilities Tenant is obligated to pay for in addition to the rent: WATER/SEWER, GAS, ELECTRICITY, OTHER or NONE.

Under Security Deposit, enter the sum Landlord acknowledges receipt of, an amount not to exceed the first month's rent, which is to be retained as a security deposit.

Pursuant to the D.C. Housing Code, after a tenancy is terminated, Landlord has 45 days to return the deposit, or notify the Tenant in writing of his or her intention to withhold and apply the monies toward expenses incurred under the terms and conditions of this lease.

Under Permission to Show, enter the last days of the term during which Tenant will permit Landlord to install a keybox for prospective tenants and agents' access, and to show said premises at reasonable hours to prospective tenants.

Enter the days of written notice to vacate: Tenant shall not give less, and the notice is to coincide with the end date of the Lease Agreement, or any extension thereof.

Said notice must be received by Agent, if Agent is managing the property, or by Landlord, if Landlord is managing property, by the first day of the month of which the Tenant is to vacate; enter the days later.

In 34. Agency, enter the Brokerage the Landlord recognizes as the Agent negotiating this Lease.

Mark Yes or No after "Addendum attached": additional or special provision(s) in the attached addendum, bearing the signatures of all parties concerned, are made a part of this Lease.

This is a legally binding contract: if you do not understand all of the terms of the document, seek competent legal advice before signing it.

Each Tenant and each Landlord signs on a SIGN line and enters the Date; the REALTOR Firm line is signed By the Agent, with the Date.

Enter the Security Deposit Received, the First Month's Rent Received and the Pro-Rata Rent Received, each with From and On Date.

If the Guarantors box is checked, this Lease Agreement is subject to the signatures of the following individuals, who by their signing, are agreeing to be guarantors of the prompt and faithful performance of all of the obligations of Tenant under the Lease.

Each guarantor enters the Name of Guarantor and the Address of Guarantor, and signs on the Signature of Guarantor line with the Date.

If the Guarantors box is checked: all signatures must be notarized unless witnessed by Landlord/Agent.

Tenant will abide by all local laws and regulations concerning the separation, special pick-up and removal of recyclables; any municipal fines incurred for failure to comply with said laws will be promptly paid by Tenant, and Tenant will furnish a receipt of payment to Landlord.

It is not to be used for units in a Condominium or Cooperative building.