Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in District of Columbia
If a house is being rented illegally, do the tenants still have to pay rent?
Asked on 4/21/10, 4:11 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
A lease agreement is a contract which could be void for illegality, but these
alleged "tenants" might still be liable for payment under other legal theories.
Answered on 4/28/10, 6:03 am