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DC Code § 42-3151.10 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 31B - Quick Acquisition of Abandoned and Nuisance Property. [Repealed]|§ 42-3151.10. Notice; demolition, repair, or enclosure [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-281, §§ 401-413, 48 DCR 1888; Apr. 19, 2002, D.C. Law 14-114, § 103, 49 DCR 1468.)  Editor's Notes Section 601 of D.C. Law 13-281 provided: “The Mayor may issue rules to implement the Abatement and Condemnation of Nuisance Properties Omnibus Amendment Act of 2000 in accordance with the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act.” Mayor's Orders Delegation of Authority Under the Anti-Graffiti Emergency Act of 2010, see Mayor’s Order 2010-139, August 20, 2010 ( 57 DCR 7740). Delegation of Authority Under the Anti Graffiti Act of 2010, see Mayor’s Order 2010-176, November 26, 2010 ( 57 DCR 11421).
DC Code § 42-3151.11 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 31B - Quick Acquisition of Abandoned and Nuisance Property. [Repealed]|§ 42-3151.11. Designation of development or redevelopment plan for property acquired [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-281, §§ 401-413, 48 DCR 1888; Apr. 19, 2002, D.C. Law 14-114, § 103, 49 DCR 1468.)  Editor's Notes Section 601 of D.C. Law 13-281 provided: “The Mayor may issue rules to implement the Abatement and Condemnation of Nuisance Properties Omnibus Amendment Act of 2000 in accordance with the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act.” Mayor's Orders Delegation of Authority Under the Anti-Graffiti Emergency Act of 2010, see Mayor’s Order 2010-139, August 20, 2010 ( 57 DCR 7740). Delegation of Authority Under the Anti Graffiti Act of 2010, see Mayor’s Order 2010-176, November 26, 2010 ( 57 DCR 11421).
DC Code § 42-3151.12 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 31B - Quick Acquisition of Abandoned and Nuisance Property. [Repealed]|§ 42-3151.12. Limitation on actions against the District of Columbia [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-281, §§ 401-413, 48 DCR 1888; Apr. 19, 2002, D.C. Law 14-114, § 103, 49 DCR 1468.)  Editor's Notes Section 601 of D.C. Law 13-281 provided: “The Mayor may issue rules to implement the Abatement and Condemnation of Nuisance Properties Omnibus Amendment Act of 2000 in accordance with the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act.” Mayor's Orders Delegation of Authority Under the Anti-Graffiti Emergency Act of 2010, see Mayor’s Order 2010-139, August 20, 2010 ( 57 DCR 7740). Delegation of Authority Under the Anti Graffiti Act of 2010, see Mayor’s Order 2010-176, November 26, 2010 ( 57 DCR 11421).
DC Code § 42-3151.13 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 31B - Quick Acquisition of Abandoned and Nuisance Property. [Repealed]|§ 42-3151.13. Report to the Council required [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-281, §§ 401-413, 48 DCR 1888; Apr. 19, 2002, D.C. Law 14-114, § 103, 49 DCR 1468.)  Editor's Notes Section 601 of D.C. Law 13-281 provided: “The Mayor may issue rules to implement the Abatement and Condemnation of Nuisance Properties Omnibus Amendment Act of 2000 in accordance with the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act.” Mayor's Orders Delegation of Authority Under the Anti-Graffiti Emergency Act of 2010, see Mayor’s Order 2010-139, August 20, 2010 ( 57 DCR 7740). Delegation of Authority Under the Anti Graffiti Act of 2010, see Mayor’s Order 2010-176, November 26, 2010 ( 57 DCR 11421).
DC Code § 42-3193.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 31J - Residential cleaning During a Public Health Emergency|§ 42-3193.01. Residential cleaning. [Repealed]

 *NOTE: This section includes amendments by emergency legislation that will expire on October 22, 2021. To view the text of the temporary legislation, click this link: Temporary Version.*  Repealed.  (June 24, 2021, D.C. Law 24-9, § 403, 68 DCR 004824; July 24, 2021, D.C. Act 24-125, § 3(s), 68 DCR 007342.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3(s) of Public Emergency Extension and Eviction and Utility Moratorium Phasing Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-125, July 24, 2021, 68 DCR 007342).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 403 of Coronavirus Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-96, June 7, 2021, 68 DCR 006025).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 403 of Coronavirus Support Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-30, Mar. 17, 2021, 68 DCR 003101).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 403 of Coronavirus Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-328, June 8, 2020, 67 DCR 7598).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 403 of Coronavirus Support Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-326, May 27, 2020, 67 DCR 7045).  Temporary Legislation  For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 403 of Coronavirus Support Temporary Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Law 24-9, June 24, 2021, 68 DCR 004824).
DC Code § 42-3194.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 31K - Rent Increase Prohibition During a Public Health Emergency|§ 42-3194.01. Rent increase prohibition

 *NOTE: This section was created by temporary legislation that will expire on February 4, 2022.*   *NOTE: This section includes amendments by emergency legislation that will expire on October 22, 2021. To view the text of the temporary legislation, click this link: Temporary Version.*  (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a rent increase for a residential property not prohibited by the provisions of § 42-3509.04(c), shall be prohibited prior to December 31, 2021. (b)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a rent increase for a commercial property shall be prohibited prior to December 31, 2021. (2) For the purposes of this subsection, the term "commercial property" means: (A) A commercial retail establishment; or (B) Leased commercial space that is less than 6,500 square feet in size and that comprises all or part of a commercial building. (3) Any increase of rent on a commercial property made by a landlord between March 11, 2020, and June 9, 2020, shall be null and void and any excess rent paid by a tenant shall be credited to the tenant.  (June 24, 2021, D.C. Law 24-9, § 406, 68 DCR 004824; July 24, 2021, D.C. Act 24-125, § 3(v), 68 DCR 007342.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3(v) of Public Emergency Extension and Eviction and Utility Moratorium Phasing Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-125, July 24, 2021, 68 DCR 007342).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 406 of Coronavirus Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-96, June 7, 2021, 68 DCR 006025).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 406 of Coronavirus Support Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-30, Mar. 17, 2021, 68 DCR 003101).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2(c) of Coronavirus Support Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-332, July 7, 2020, 67 DCR 8609).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 406 of Coronavirus Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-328, June 8, 2020, 67 DCR 7598).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 406 of Coronavirus Support Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-326, May 27, 2020, 67 DCR 7045).  Temporary Legislation  For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 406 of Coronavirus Support Temporary Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Law 24-9, June 24, 2021, 68 DCR 004824).
DC Code § 42-3201 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 32 - Landlord and Tenant|§ 42-3201. When notice to quit not necessary

When real estate is leased for a certain term no notice to quit shall be necessary, but the landlord shall be entitled to the possession, without such notice, immediately upon the expiration of the term.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1382, ch. 854, § 1218.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-1401. 1973 Ed., § 45-901. Cross References Alterations to units after notice to vacate, prohibition, see § 6-731.01 et seq. Ejectment proceedings, see § 16-1110.
DC Code § 42-3202 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 32 - Landlord and Tenant|§ 42-3202. Notices to quit

(a) A commercial tenancy from month-to-month, or from quarter-to-quarter, may be terminated by a 30-day notice in writing from the housing provider to the tenant to quit, or by such a notice from the tenant to the housing provider of the tenant's intention to quit. The notice shall expire on the first day of the first month at least 30 days after the date of the notice. (b) A residential tenancy may be terminated by a 30-day notice in writing only from the tenant to the housing provider of the tenant's intention to quit. The notice shall expire on the first day of the first month at least 30 days after the date of the notice.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1382, ch. 854, § 1219; Feb. 18, 2017, D.C. Law 21-210, § 3, 63 DCR 15302.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-1402. 1973 Ed., § 45-902. Cross References Alterations to units after notice to vacate, prohibition, see § 6-731.01 et seq.
DC Code § 42-3203 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 32 - Landlord and Tenant|§ 42-3203. Tenancy at will

A tenancy at will may be terminated by 30 days notice in writing by either landlord or tenant.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1382, ch. 854, § 1220.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-1403. 1973 Ed., § 45-903. Cross References Alterations to units after notice to vacate, prohibition, see § 6-731.01 et seq.
DC Code § 42-3204 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 32 - Landlord and Tenant|§ 42-3204. Tenancy by sufferance

A tenancy by sufferance may be terminated at any time by a notice in writing from the landlord to the tenant to quit the premises leased, or by such notice from the tenant to the landlord of his intention to quit on the 30th day after the day of the service of the notice. If such notice expires before any periodic instalment of rent falls due, according to the terms of the tenancy, the landlord shall be entitled to a proportionate part of such instalment to the date fixed for quitting the premises.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1382, ch. 854, § 1221.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-1404. 1973 Ed., § 45-904. Cross References Alterations to units after notice to vacate, prohibition, see § 6-731.01 et seq.
DC Code § 42-3205 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 32 - Landlord and Tenant|§ 42-3205. Notice not to be recalled

Neither landlord nor tenant, after giving notice as aforesaid, shall be entitled to recall the notice so given without the consent of the other party, but after the expiration of the notice given by the tenant as aforesaid the landlord shall be entitled to the possession as if he had given the proper notice to quit; and after the expiration of the notice given by the landlord as aforesaid the tenant shall be entitled to quit as if he had given the proper notice of his intention to quit.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1382, ch. 854, § 1222; June 30, 1902, 32 Stat. 542, ch. 1329.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-1405. 1973 Ed., § 45-905.
DC Code § 42-3206 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 32 - Landlord and Tenant|§ 42-3206. Service of notice to quit

Every notice to the tenant to quit shall be served in English and Spanish upon him personally, if he can be found, and if he can not be found it shall be sufficient service of said notice to deliver the same to some person of proper age upon the premises, and in the absence of such tenant or person to post the same in some conspicuous place upon the leased premises. If the notice is posted on the premises, a copy of the notice shall be mailed first class U.S. mail, postage prepaid, to the premises sought to be recovered, in the name of the person known to be in possession of the premises, or if unknown, in the name of the person occupying the premises, within 3 calendar days of the date of posting.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1382, ch. 854, § 1223; June 29, 1984, D.C. Law 5-90, § 3, 31 DCR 2537.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-1406. 1973 Ed., § 45-906. Cross References Alterations to units after notice to vacate, prohibition, see § 6-731.01 et seq.
DC Code § 42-3207 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 32 - Landlord and Tenant|§ 42-3207. Refusal to surrender possession; double rent

If the tenant, after having given notice of his intention to quit as aforesaid, shall refuse, without reasonable excuse, to surrender possession according to such notice, he shall be liable to the landlord for rent at double the rate of rent payable according to the terms of tenancy for all the time that the tenant shall so wrongfully hold over, to be recovered in the same way as the rent accruing before the termination of the tenancy.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1382, ch. 854, § 1224.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-1407. 1973 Ed., § 45-907.
DC Code § 42-3208 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 32 - Landlord and Tenant|§ 42-3208. Parties may agree to alternate notice provisions; waiver

Nothing herein contained shall be construed as preventing the parties to a lease, by agreement in writing, from substituting a longer or shorter notice to quit than is above provided or to waive all such notice.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1384, ch. 854, § 1236.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-1408. 1973 Ed., § 45-908.
DC Code § 42-3209 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 32 - Landlord and Tenant|§ 42-3209. Recovery of real and personal property leased together

Whenever real and personal property are leased together, as, for example, a house with furniture contained therein, the landlord, either in an action of ejectment or in the summary proceeding for possession, in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, may have a judgment for recovery of the personalty as well as the realty.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1384, ch. 854, § 1235; Feb. 17, 1909, 35 Stat. 623, ch. 134; July 8, 1963, 77 Stat. 77, Pub. L. 88-60, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 588, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 167(1).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-1409. 1973 Ed., § 45-909. Cross References Possessory actions, see § 16-1501 et seq.
DC Code § 42-3210 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 32 - Landlord and Tenant|§ 42-3210. Action in ejectment — When proper

Whenever a lease for any definite term shall expire, or any tenancy shall be terminated by notice as aforesaid, and the tenant shall fail or refuse to surrender possession of the leased premises, the landlord may bring an action of ejectment to recover possession in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1382, ch. 854, § 1225; Feb. 17, 1909, 35 Stat. 623, ch. 134; June 25, 1936, 49 Stat. 1921, ch. 804; June 25, 1948, 62 Stat. 991, ch. 646, § 32(b); May 24, 1949, 63 Stat. 107, ch. 139, § 127; July 8, 1963, 77 Stat. 77, Pub. L. 88-60, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 570, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, §§ 155(c)(1)(J), 167(2).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-1410. 1973 Ed., § 45-910. Cross References Possessory actions, see § 16-1501 et seq.
DC Code § 42-3210.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 32 - Landlord and Tenant|§ 42-3210.01. Disposal of tenant's personal property upon ejectment

(a) At the time of an ejectment not subject to Chapter 35 of this title, the landlord shall change the locks on the leased premises in the presence of the United States Marshals Service ("Marshals"), at the landlord's expense, and take legal possession of the leased premises by receipt of a document from the Marshals. (b) Any right of the ejected tenant to redeem the tenancy shall be extinguished at the time of ejectment. (c) Any personal property remaining in or about the leased premises at the time of ejectment is deemed abandoned property. (d)(1) The landlord shall dispose of any abandoned property in any manner not prohibited by subsection (e) of this section or otherwise expressly prohibited by law. (2) If the landlord receives any funds from any sale of such abandoned property, the landlord shall pay such funds to the account of the ejected tenant and apply any amounts due the landlord by the ejected tenant, including the actual costs incurred by the landlord in the ejectment process described in this section. (3) If any funds are remaining after application, the remaining funds shall be treated as a security deposit under applicable law. (e) The landlord is prohibited from placing or causing the placement of abandoned property in an outdoor space other than a licensed disposal facility or lawful disposal receptacle; provided, that a landlord may place abandoned property or cause abandoned property to be placed in an outdoor private or public space while in the process of transporting the abandoned property from the leased premises for disposal. (f) The landlord and anyone acting on behalf of the landlord shall be immune from civil liability for loss or damage to the ejected tenant's abandoned property or claims related to its lawful disposal. (g) For the purposes of this section, the term: (1) "Ejectment" shall have the same meaning as the term "eviction" under Chapter 35 of this title. (2) "Time of ejectment" means the time at which the Marshals execute a writ of restitution.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1382, ch. 854, § 1225a; as added Mar. 13, 2019, D.C. Law 22-245, § 3, 66 DCR 962.)
DC Code § 42-3211 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 32 - Landlord and Tenant|§ 42-3211. Action in ejectment — Claims for arrears of rent, double rent, and waste; jurisdiction of court; money judgment

In either case the landlord may join with his claim for recovery of the possession of the leased premises a claim for all arrears of rent accrued to the termination of the tenancy, and, when the tenant has given the notice, for double rent from the termination of the tenancy to the verdict, or judgment, if the trial be by the court and for damages for waste; provided, that in such action before the Superior Court of the District of Columbia the amount so claimed shall be within its jurisdiction. If judgment for possession be rendered in favor of the plaintiff, he shall be entitled, at the same time, to a judgment for said arrears of rent, and for said double rent, as the case may be, to the date of the verdict or judgment as aforesaid, and for damages for waste.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1382, ch. 854, § 1226; June 30, 1902, 32 Stat. 542, ch. 1329; Feb. 17, 1909, 35 Stat. 623, ch. 134; July 8, 1963, 77 Stat. 77, Pub. L. 88-60, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 570, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 155(a).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-1411. 1973 Ed., § 45-911. Cross References Possessory actions, see § 16-1501 et seq.
DC Code § 42-3212 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 32 - Landlord and Tenant|§ 42-3212. Consolidation of actions for arrears of rent and possession

If actions be brought separately for arrears of rent and for the possession, they may be afterwards consolidated and 1 judgment rendered in them for the possession and also for the rent.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1383, ch. 854, § 1227; Feb. 17, 1909, 35 Stat. 623, ch. 134; June 25, 1936, 49 Stat. 1921, ch. 804; June 25, 1948, 62 Stat. 991, ch. 646, § 32(b); May 24, 1949, 63 Stat. 107, ch. 139, § 127; July 8, 1963, 77 Stat. 77, Pub. L. 88-60, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 575, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 157(g).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-1412. 1973 Ed., § 45-912. Cross References Possessory actions, see § 16-1501 et seq.
DC Code § 42-3213 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 32 - Landlord and Tenant|§ 42-3213. Landlord’s lien for rent — Time of existence

The landlord shall have a tacit lien for his rent upon such of the tenant’s personal chattels, on the premises, as are subject to execution for debt, to commence with the tenancy and continue for 3 months after the rent is due and until the termination of any action for such rent brought within said 3 months.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1383, ch. 854, § 1229.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-1413. 1973 Ed., § 45-915.
DC Code § 42-3214 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 32 - Landlord and Tenant|§ 42-3214. Landlord’s lien for rent — How enforced

The said lien may be enforced: (1) By attachment, to be issued upon affidavit that the rent is due and unpaid; or, if it be not due, that the defendant is about to remove or sell some part of said chattels; (2) By judgment against the tenant and execution, to be levied on said chattels, or any of them, in whosesoever hands they may be found; (3) By action against any purchaser of said chattels, with notice of the lien, in which action the plaintiff may have judgment for the value of the chattels purchased by the defendant not exceeding the rent in arrear.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1383, ch. 854, § 1230.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-1414. 1973 Ed., § 45-916.
DC Code § 42-3215 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 32 - Landlord and Tenant|§ 42-3215. Landlord’s lien for rent — When attachment issuable; executing officer’s power of entry

Such attachment may be issued in any action for the recovery of the possession of the leased premises by the landlord, in which the rent in arrear, or double rent, or both, shall be claimed as aforesaid, and it shall be lawful for any officer to whom the writ of attachment shall be delivered to be executed to break open an outer or inner door when necessary to the execution of the same.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1383, ch. 854, § 1231.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-1415. 1973 Ed., § 45-917.
DC Code § 42-3216 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 32 - Landlord and Tenant|§ 42-3216. Landlord’s lien for rent — Property subject to lien not to be executed on by another without payment of rent due; when rent in arrears exceeds 3 months

No goods or chattels whatsoever, lying or being in or upon any messuage, lands, or tenements, which are or shall be leased for life or lives, term of years, at will, or otherwise, shall be liable to be taken by virtue of any execution on any pretence whatsoever, unless the party at whose suit the said execution is sued out, shall before the removal of such goods from off the said premises, by virtue of such execution or extent, pay to the landlord of the said premises, or his bailiff, all such sum or sums of money as are or shall be due for rent for the said premises at the time of the taking such goods or chattels by virtue of such execution; provided, the said arrears of rent do not amount to more than 3 months rent, and in case the said arrears shall exceed 3 months rent, then the said party, at whose suit such execution is sued out, paying the said landlord, or his bailiff, 3 months rent, may proceed to execute his judgment as he might have done before the making of this section; and the marshal is hereby empowered and required to levy and pay to the plaintiff as well the money so paid for rent, as the execution money.  (8 Ann, ch. 14, § 1, 1709; Kilty’s Rep. 248; Alex. Br. Stat. 681; Comp. Stat. D.C., 325, § 41.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-1416. 1973 Ed., § 45-918.