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DC Property Manager Exam 2026/2027
Actual Exam | Full 100 Questions | Verified &
Aligned with DCRA Requirements | Pass
Guaranteed - A+ Graded
Section 1: DC Property Management License Law (15 Questions)
Q1
An individual wishes to become a licensed property manager in the District of Columbia.
According to DC Municipal Regulations, which of the following is a requirement for initial
licensure?
• A. Completion of a 30-hour DC-specific property management course [CORRECT]
• B. Passing the national property manager exam only
• C. Three years of property management experience in any jurisdiction
• D. Sponsorship by a DC-licensed real estate broker
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: DC law requires completion of a 30-hour DC-specific property management course
approved by DCRA as a prerequisite for the licensing exam.
Q2
A DC property manager's license expires on December 31. If the licensee fails to renew by the
expiration date, what is the grace period during which the license may be renewed without re-
examination?
• A. 15 days
• B. 30 days
• C. 60 days
• D. No grace period; license expires and cannot be renewed [CORRECT]
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Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In the District of Columbia, property manager licenses expire on December 31 of
even-numbered years and there is NO grace period.
Q3
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for renewing a DC property manager license?
• A. Completion of 15 hours of continuing education
• B. Payment of renewal fees
• C. Submission of a criminal background check [CORRECT]
• D. Completion of a DCRA-approved ethics course
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: DCRA does not require a criminal background check for license renewal, though it
may be required for initial licensure.
Q4
A property manager licensed in Virginia wants to manage properties in DC. Which of the
following is TRUE regarding reciprocity?
• A. Virginia licensees can manage DC properties without additional requirements
• B. Virginia licensees must obtain a DC license through reciprocity, including passing the
DC-specific exam [CORRECT]
• C. Virginia licensees can manage DC properties after completing a 5-hour DC law course
• D. Virginia licensees are exempt from DC licensing requirements
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: DC does not have full reciprocity with Virginia. Virginia licensees must meet DC's
requirements, including passing the DC-specific exam.
Q5
Which of the following actions would result in the suspension of a DC property manager's
license?
• A. Failing to complete continuing education by the renewal deadline
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• B. Commingling tenant security deposits with personal funds [CORRECT]
• C. Late payment of renewal fees
• D. Managing a property without a written management agreement
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Commingling tenant funds is a serious violation that can lead to license suspension or
revocation.
Q6
A property manager in DC is required to maintain records of security deposits for how many
years after the termination of a tenancy?
• A. 1 year
• B. 2 years
• C. 3 years [CORRECT]
• D. 5 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: DC law requires property managers to maintain records of security deposits for at
least 3 years after the tenancy ends.
Q7
Which of the following is a valid reason for DCRA to deny a property manager license
application?
• A. The applicant has not completed the required continuing education
• B. The applicant has a felony conviction related to fraud or dishonesty [CORRECT]
• C. The applicant has not managed properties in DC before
• D. The applicant has not lived in DC for at least 5 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: DCRA may deny a license based on criminal convictions related to fraud, dishonesty,
or moral turpitude.
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A property manager in DC must complete how many hours of continuing education every 2
years to renew their license?
• A. 10 hours
• B. 15 hours [CORRECT]
• C. 20 hours
• D. 25 hours
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: DC requires 15 hours of continuing education every 2 years for license renewal.
Q9
Which of the following is TRUE regarding the DC property manager licensing exam?
• A. The exam consists of only national questions
• B. The exam includes both national and DC-specific questions [CORRECT]
• C. The exam is only offered in-person
• D. The exam can be taken without completing any pre-licensing education
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The DC property manager exam includes both national and DC-specific questions.
Q10
A property manager in DC must notify DCRA of a change of address within how many days?
• A. 7 days
• B. 10 days
• C. 14 days
• D. 30 days [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: DCRA requires licensees to notify the agency of address changes within 30 days.
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DC Property Manager Exam 2026/2027
Actual Exam | Full 100 Questions | Verified &
Aligned with DCRA Requirements | Pass
Guaranteed - A+ Graded
Section 1: DC Property Management License Law (15 Questions)
Q1
An individual wishes to become a licensed property manager in the District of Columbia.
According to DC Municipal Regulations, which of the following is a requirement for initial
licensure?
• A. Completion of a 30-hour DC-specific property management course [CORRECT]
• B. Passing the national property manager exam only
• C. Three years of property management experience in any jurisdiction
• D. Sponsorship by a DC-licensed real estate broker
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: DC law requires completion of a 30-hour DC-specific property management course
approved by DCRA as a prerequisite for the licensing exam.
Q2
A DC property manager's license expires on December 31. If the licensee fails to renew by the
expiration date, what is the grace period during which the license may be renewed without re-
examination?
• A. 15 days
• B. 30 days
• C. 60 days
• D. No grace period; license expires and cannot be renewed [CORRECT]
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Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In the District of Columbia, property manager licenses expire on December 31 of
even-numbered years and there is NO grace period.
Q3
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for renewing a DC property manager license?
• A. Completion of 15 hours of continuing education
• B. Payment of renewal fees
• C. Submission of a criminal background check [CORRECT]
• D. Completion of a DCRA-approved ethics course
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: DCRA does not require a criminal background check for license renewal, though it
may be required for initial licensure.
Q4
A property manager licensed in Virginia wants to manage properties in DC. Which of the
following is TRUE regarding reciprocity?
• A. Virginia licensees can manage DC properties without additional requirements
• B. Virginia licensees must obtain a DC license through reciprocity, including passing the
DC-specific exam [CORRECT]
• C. Virginia licensees can manage DC properties after completing a 5-hour DC law course
• D. Virginia licensees are exempt from DC licensing requirements
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: DC does not have full reciprocity with Virginia. Virginia licensees must meet DC's
requirements, including passing the DC-specific exam.
Q5
Which of the following actions would result in the suspension of a DC property manager's
license?
• A. Failing to complete continuing education by the renewal deadline
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• B. Commingling tenant security deposits with personal funds [CORRECT]
• C. Late payment of renewal fees
• D. Managing a property without a written management agreement
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Commingling tenant funds is a serious violation that can lead to license suspension or
revocation.
Q6
A property manager in DC is required to maintain records of security deposits for how many
years after the termination of a tenancy?
• A. 1 year
• B. 2 years
• C. 3 years [CORRECT]
• D. 5 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: DC law requires property managers to maintain records of security deposits for at
least 3 years after the tenancy ends.
Q7
Which of the following is a valid reason for DCRA to deny a property manager license
application?
• A. The applicant has not completed the required continuing education
• B. The applicant has a felony conviction related to fraud or dishonesty [CORRECT]
• C. The applicant has not managed properties in DC before
• D. The applicant has not lived in DC for at least 5 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: DCRA may deny a license based on criminal convictions related to fraud, dishonesty,
or moral turpitude.
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A property manager in DC must complete how many hours of continuing education every 2
years to renew their license?
• A. 10 hours
• B. 15 hours [CORRECT]
• C. 20 hours
• D. 25 hours
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: DC requires 15 hours of continuing education every 2 years for license renewal.
Q9
Which of the following is TRUE regarding the DC property manager licensing exam?
• A. The exam consists of only national questions
• B. The exam includes both national and DC-specific questions [CORRECT]
• C. The exam is only offered in-person
• D. The exam can be taken without completing any pre-licensing education
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The DC property manager exam includes both national and DC-specific questions.
Q10
A property manager in DC must notify DCRA of a change of address within how many days?
• A. 7 days
• B. 10 days
• C. 14 days
• D. 30 days [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: DCRA requires licensees to notify the agency of address changes within 30 days.
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