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DC Code § 42-2901 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 29 - Metropolitan Police Housing Assistance and Community Safety Program|§ 42-2901. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Department” means the District of Columbia Department of Public and Assisted Housing Development. (2) “First-time homebuyer” means a purchaser who has no ownership interest in a principal residence at any time during the 3-year period ending on the date of the application for assistance, but includes an applicant who has divorced or separated during the 3-year period where a formal settlement did not convey an ownership interest in a principal residence which had been jointly owned. (3) “Housing unit” means any room or group of rooms forming a single-family residential unit, including a semi-detached condominium, cooperative, or semi-detached or detached home that is intended to be used or used for living, sleeping, and the preparation and eating of meals by human occupants. (4) “Police officer” means officers of all ranks employed by the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department.  (Feb. 23, 1994, D.C. Law 10-70, § 2, 40 DCR 7575.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-2231. Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 2 of Metropolitan Police Housing Assistance Program and Community Safety Temporary Act of 1993 (D.C. Law 10-63, October 8, 1993, law notification 40 DCR ]). Editor's Notes Mayor authorized to issue rules: Section 5 of D.C. Law 10-70 provided that the Mayor shall, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, issue rules within 90 days after February 23, 1994, to implement the provisions of this chapter. The rules shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Report on cost of tax exemption for police substations: Section 6 of D.C. Law 10-70 provided that six months from February 23, 1994, the Department of Finance and Revenue shall submit a report to the Council on the fiscal impact of providing a real property tax exemption to that portion of the real property belonging to any individual, partnership, or corporation that is provided rent free to the District for use solely by the Metropolitan Police Department as a police substation. The exemption shall be applicable only while the property is used as an active police substation. Mayor authorized to issue rules: (1) An application procedure for the Metropolitan Police Housing Assistance Program; and. (2) A standard of eligibility and selection of Metropolitan Police Housing Assistance Program applicants. The Mayor may establish priorities for eligibility based on length of residency in the District, geographic location, or other means as deemed appropriate. Report on fiscal impact: Section 7 of D.C. Law 10-70 provided that at the end of 1 year from the issuance of regulations to implement this chapter, similar incentives for teachers and firefighters shall be considered, and the Department of Finance and Revenue shall submit a report to the Council on the fiscal impact of these incentives.
DC Code § 42-2902 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 29 - Metropolitan Police Housing Assistance and Community Safety Program|§ 42-2902. Rental assistance

(a) The Department shall offer public housing units at a discounted rental rate to Metropolitan police officers. In assigning public housing units, the Department shall establish a priority for Metropolitan police officers who already reside in the District. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of District of Columbia law or regulation, Metropolitan police officers who reside in the District of Columbia may receive discounted rent from private or public housing providers. (c) All Metropolitan police officers who receive a discounted rent from a private or public housing provider shall notify the Chief of Police of the terms of the discount, and provide a copy of any lease or written agreement detailing the terms of the housing arrangement. (d) Any discounted rent received by a Metropolitan police officer shall not be considered income for purposes of District of Columbia income tax.  (Feb. 23, 1994, D.C. Law 10-70, § 3, 40 DCR 7575.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-2232. Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 3 of Metropolitan Police Housing Assistance Program and Community Safety Temporary Act of 1993 (D.C. Law 10-63, October 8, 1993, law notification 40 DCR ]).
DC Code § 42-2903 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 29 - Metropolitan Police Housing Assistance and Community Safety Program|§ 42-2903. Community police presence

All Metropolitan police officers who reside in the District of Columbia shall be eligible to keep in their possession at all times, overnight and off-duty, the official vehicles assigned for patrol purposes. In assigning police vehicles to be taken by police officers while off-duty, the Chief of Police shall establish priorities based on District residency, dispersion by geographic locations, and other factors the Chief of Police may deem appropriate.  (Feb. 23, 1994, D.C. Law 10-70, § 4, 40 DCR 7575.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-2233. Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 4 of Metropolitan Police Housing Assistance Program and Community Safety Temporary Act of 1993 (D.C. Law 10-63, October 8, 1993, law notification 40 DCR ]).
DC Code § 42-3001 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 30 - Servicemen’s Readjustment|§ 42-3001. Disability of minority removed; investments by building, building and loan, and savings and loan associations

(a) The disability of minority of a resident of the District of Columbia who is eligible for guaranty of a loan pursuant to the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 (58 Stat. 284) and of a minor spouse of any such resident (when acting jointly with such resident) is hereby removed with respect to the incurring of any obligation all or part of which is guaranteed under the provisions of said Act or in conjunction with which a secondary loan is so guaranteed, and with respect to the exercise of the rights of ownership in any property acquired with the proceeds of any such obligation, including the right to sell, convey, lease, encumber, improve or maintain the same and to further obligate himself incident to his exercise of such rights. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any building association or building and loan association or any savings and loan association, incorporated or unincorporated, organized and operating under the laws of the District of Columbia, or any federal savings and loan association whose main office is in the District of Columbia, may invest its funds in: (1) Property-improvement loans insured or insurable under title I of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. § 1702 et seq.); (2) Loans to veterans of World War II when guaranteed in whole or in part by a loan guaranty certificate issued under the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, including, without limitation, such loans as are unsecured and such loans as are junior to another mortgage or lien upon the security; and (3) Other secured or unsecured loans for property alteration, repair, or improvement or for home equipment; provided, that no such unsecured loan not insured or guaranteed by a federal agency shall be made in excess of $2,000; provided further, that the total amount loaned or invested and held in unsecured loans not insured or guaranteed by a federal agency as provided for under this subsection at any 1 time shall not exceed 15% of the association’s assets.  (May 1, 1946, 60 Stat. 159, ch. 245, § 2.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-2301. 1973 Ed., § 45-1701. References in Text The Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, referred to in subsections (a) and (b)(2) of this section, is the Act of June 22, 1944, 58 Stat. 284, codified primarily as former 38 U.S.C. § 693 et seq., and repealed by the Act of Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1273, Pub. L. 85-857. See now 38 U.S.C. § 3701 et seq.
DC Code § 42-3002 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 30 - Servicemen’s Readjustment|§ 42-3002. Direct-reduction loans authorized; obligor to be member of lending association

Any building association, building and loan association, or savings and loan association organized and operating under the laws of the District of Columbia is authorized to lend money to veterans of World War II and others upon the security of a first deed of trust or first mortgage upon real estate, to be repaid in monthly or quarterly payments to be applied first to interest and the balance to principal until the indebtedness is paid in full, and without subscription to, or ownership of any shares, and such loans shall be known as direct-reduction loans. Direct-reduction-loan borrowers, and all persons assuming or obligated under direct-reduction loans made or held by such association shall be members of the association, and at all meetings of the members of the association, each borrower or each obligor upon a direct-reduction loan shall be entitled to 1 vote as such member.  (May 1, 1946, 60 Stat. 159, ch. 245, § 3.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-2302. 1973 Ed., § 45-1702.
DC Code § 42-3102 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 31 - Drug-, Firearm-, or Prostitution-Related Nuisance Abatement|§ 42-3102. Action to abate

(a) Wherever there is reason to believe that a drug-, firearm-, or prostitution-related nuisance exists, the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, the Corporation Counsel for the District of Columbia, or any community-based organization may file an action in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia to abate, enjoin, and prevent the drug-, firearm-, or prostitution-related nuisance. (b) Such actions shall be commenced by the filing of a complaint in the Civil Branch of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia against any person alleging the facts constituting the drug-, firearm-, or prostitution-related nuisance. (c) Such actions shall be in equity and shall be tried without a jury.  (Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-194, § 3, 45 DCR 7982; Apr. 4, 2006, D.C. Law 16-81, § 3(b), 53 DCR 1050; Nov. 6, 2010, D.C. Law 18-259, § 7(b), 57 DCR 5591.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-3302. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 16-81 substituted “drug or prostitution-related” for “drug-related”. D.C. Law 18-259 substituted “drug-, firearm-, or prostitution-related” for “drug or prostitution-related”. Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of chapter, see notes to § 42-3101. Temporary Legislation See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3101.
DC Code § 42-3102.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 31 - Drug-, Firearm-, or Prostitution-Related Nuisance Abatement|§ 42-3102.01. Authority to obtain law enforcement records

Upon request by the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia may provide information related to a drug-, firearm-, or prostitution-related property that has been obtained from a law enforcement agency.  (Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-194, § 3a; as added Apr. 4, 2006, D.C. Law 16-81, § 3(c), 53 DCR 1050; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 100(a), 59 DCR 6190.)  Effect of Amendments The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-171 substituted “drug-, firearm-, or prostitution-related” for “drug or prostitution-related.”
DC Code § 42-3104 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 31 - Drug-, Firearm-, or Prostitution-Related Nuisance Abatement|§ 42-3104. Preliminary injunction

(a) Upon the filing of a complaint to abate the drug-, firearm-, or prostitution-related nuisance, the court shall hold a hearing on the motion for a preliminary injunction, within 10 business days of the filing of such action. If it appears, by affidavit or otherwise, that there is a substantial likelihood that the plaintiff will be able to prove at trial that a drug-, firearm-, or prostitution-related nuisance exists, the court may enter an order preliminarily enjoining the drug-, firearm-, or prostitution-related nuisance and granting such other relief as the court may deem appropriate, including those remedies provided in § 42-3110. A plaintiff need not prove irreparable harm to obtain a preliminary injunction. Where appropriate, the court may order a trial of the action on the merits to be advanced and consolidated with the hearing on the motion for preliminary injunction. (b) This section shall not be construed to prohibit the application for or the granting of a temporary restraining order, or other equitable relief otherwise provided by law.  (Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-194, § 5, 45 DCR 7982; Apr. 4, 2006, D.C. Law 16-81, § 3(b), 53 DCR 1050; Nov. 6, 2010, D.C. Law 18-259, § 7(b), 57 DCR 5591.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-3304. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 16-81 substituted “drug or prostitution-related” for “drug-related”. D.C. Law 18-259 substituted “drug-, firearm-, or prostitution-related” for “drug or prostitution-related”. Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of chapter, see notes to § 42-3101. Temporary Legislation See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3101.
DC Code § 42-3105 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 31 - Drug-, Firearm-, or Prostitution-Related Nuisance Abatement|§ 42-3105. Protection of witnesses

If proof of the existence of the drug-, firearm-, or prostitution-related nuisance depends, in whole or in part, upon affidavits of witnesses who are not law enforcement officers, the court in its discretion may issue orders to protect those witnesses, including, but not limited to, placing the complaint and supporting affidavits under seal.  (Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-194, § 6, 45 DCR 7982; Apr. 4, 2006, D.C. Law 16-81, § 3(b), 53 DCR 1050; Nov. 6, 2010, D.C. Law 18-259, § 7(b), 57 DCR 5591.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-3305. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 16-81 substituted “drug or prostitution-related” for “drug-related”. D.C. Law 18-259 substituted “drug-, firearm-, or prostitution-related” for “drug or prostitution-related”. Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of chapter, see notes to § 42-3101. Temporary Legislation See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3101.
DC Code § 42-3106 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 31 - Drug-, Firearm-, or Prostitution-Related Nuisance Abatement|§ 42-3106. Conviction not required

A previous conviction of the defendant, or any tenant or owner of the property, shall not be required to demonstrate a drug-, firearm-, or prostitution-related nuisance.  (Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-194, § 7, 45 DCR 7982; Apr. 4, 2006, D.C. Law 16-81, § 3(b), 53 DCR 1050; Nov. 6, 2010, D.C. Law 18-259, § 7(b), 57 DCR 5591.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-3306. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 16-81 substituted “drug or prostitution-related” for “drug-related”. D.C. Law 18-259 substituted “drug-, firearm-, or prostitution-related” for “drug or prostitution-related”. Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of chapter, see notes to § 42-3101. Temporary Legislation See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3101.
DC Code § 42-3107 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 31 - Drug-, Firearm-, or Prostitution-Related Nuisance Abatement|§ 42-3107. Security

No security bond shall be required to issue a preliminary injunction or temporary restraining order sought by the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia or by the Corporation Counsel. Otherwise, the court may require a security bond to issue a preliminary injunction or temporary restraining order.  (Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-194, § 8, 45 DCR 7982.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-3307. Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of chapter, see notes to § 42-3101. Temporary Legislation See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3101.
DC Code § 42-3108 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 31 - Drug-, Firearm-, or Prostitution-Related Nuisance Abatement|§ 42-3108. Burden of proof

The plaintiff must establish that a drug-, firearm-, or prostitution-related nuisance exists by a preponderance of the evidence. Once a reasonable attempt at notice is made pursuant to § 42-3103, the owner of the property shall be presumed to have knowledge of the drug-, firearm-, or prostitution-related nuisance. A plaintiff is not required to make any further showing that the owner knew, or should have known, of the drug-, firearm-, or prostitution-related nuisance to obtain relief under § 42-3110 or § 42-3111.  (Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-194, § 9, 45 DCR 7982; Apr. 4, 2006, D.C. Law 16-81, § 3(b), 53 DCR 1050; Nov. 6, 2010, D.C. Law 18-259, § 7(b), 57 DCR 5591.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-3308. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 16-81 substituted “drug or prostitution-related” for “drug-related”. D.C. Law 18-259 substituted “drug-, firearm-, or prostitution-related” for “drug or prostitution-related”. Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of chapter, see notes to § 42-3101. Temporary Legislation See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3101.
DC Code § 42-3109 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 31 - Drug-, Firearm-, or Prostitution-Related Nuisance Abatement|§ 42-3109. Evidence of reputation

In an action brought under this chapter, evidence of general reputation of the property or tenants is admissible for the purpose of proving a drug-, firearm-, or prostitution-related nuisance, and for the purpose of proving the knowledge of the defendant of the nuisance.  (Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-194, § 10, 45 DCR 7982; Apr. 4, 2006, D.C. Law 16-81, § 3(b), 53 DCR 1050; Nov. 6, 2010, D.C. Law 18-259, § 7(b), 57 DCR 5591.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-3309. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 16-81 substituted “drug or prostitution-related” for “drug-related”. D.C. Law 18-259 substituted “drug-, firearm-, or prostitution-related” for “drug or prostitution-related”. Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of chapter, see notes to § 42-3101. Temporary Legislation See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3101.
DC Code § 42-3111 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 31 - Drug-, Firearm-, or Prostitution-Related Nuisance Abatement|§ 42-3111. Damages

In addition to equitable relief granted under this chapter, the plaintiff may request, and the court in its discretion may order damages for each day the drug-, firearm-, or prostitution-related nuisance is unabated since the date the defendant first received notice of the drug-, firearm-, or prostitution-related nuisance as provided in § 42-3103, or knew or should have known of the existence of the drug-, firearm-, or prostitution-related nuisance, whichever is earlier. Such damages shall be payable to the plaintiff, or, in the case of an action by the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia or by the Corporation Counsel, to the Drug-, Firearm-, or Prostitution-Related Nuisance Abatement Fund established by § 42-3111.01. No other damages are recoverable under this chapter.  (Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-194, § 12, 45 DCR 7982; Apr. 4, 2006, D.C. Law 16-81, § 3(b), (d), 53 DCR 1050; Nov. 6, 2010, D.C. Law 18-259, § 7(b), 57 DCR 5591.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-3311. Section References This section is referenced in § 42-3108 and § 42-3110. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 16-81 substituted “drug or prostitution-related” for “drug-related”; and substituted “to the Drug-, Firearm-, or Prostitution-Related Nuisance Abatement Fund established by § 42-3111.02” for “to the General Fund of the District of Columbia”. D.C. Law 18-259 substituted “drug-, firearm-, or prostitution-related” for “drug or prostitution-related”. Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of chapter, see notes to § 42-3101. Temporary Legislation See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3101.
DC Code § 42-3111.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 31 - Drug-, Firearm-, or Prostitution-Related Nuisance Abatement|§ 42-3111.01. Drug-, Firearm-, or Prostitution-Related Nuisance Abatement Fund

(a) There is hereby established a Drug-, Firearm-, or Prostitution-Related Nuisance Abatement Fund (“Fund”), which shall be separate from the General Fund of the District of Columbia. The assets of the Fund shall not exceed $2 million at any time. The Fund shall consist of damages collected in cases brought pursuant to this chapter and any additional funds Congress may make available to the Fund. Such funds shall be deposited in the Fund upon receipt. The funds in the Fund shall not revert to the General Fund of the District of Columbia at the end of any fiscal year, but shall remain available for the purposes set forth in this section, subject to authorization and appropriation by Congress. Any balance in excess of $2 million shall be deposited in the General Fund of the District of Columbia. (b) The funds in the Fund shall be available for use by the Attorney General to carry out the enforcement of this chapter, including all costs reasonably related to prosecuting cases and conducting investigations pursuant to this chapter. The Attorney General may also use the funds in the Fund to enforce Chapter 36A of this title, including all costs reasonably related to prosecuting and conducting investigations of housing receivership cases. (c) Disbursements made from the Fund to the Office of Attorney General or other appropriate agency shall be used to supplement and not supplant the Office of the Attorney General’s appropriated operating budget.  (Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-194, § 12a; as added Apr. 4, 2006, D.C. Law 16-81, § 3(e), 53 DCR 1050; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 100(b), 59 DCR 6190; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 3103, 65 DCR 9388.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 42-3111. Effect of Amendments The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-171 substituted “Drug-, Firearm-, or Prostitution-Related” for “Drug or Prostitution-Related” in the section heading and in the first sentence of (a). Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3093 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3093 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).