reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
DC Code § 42-2403 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 24 - Disbursement of Settlement Proceeds|§ 42-2403. Duties of lender

A lender shall, at or before loan closing, cause disbursement of loan funds to a settlement agent. A lender shall not receive or charge any interest on a loan until disbursement of loan funds and loan closing have occurred, and shall not require payment of any interest in advance. For purposes of this section, the term “interest” means any compensation directly or indirectly imposed by a lender for the extension of credit for the use or forbearance of money as defined in § 28-3311, except that for purposes of this section, the term “interest” shall not include any loan fee, origination fee, service and carrying charge, investigator’s fee, or point under § 28-3301(e).  (Feb. 24, 1987, D.C. Law 6-187, § 4, 33 DCR 7681.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-2803.
DC Code § 42-2404 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 24 - Disbursement of Settlement Proceeds|§ 42-2404. Duties of owners and brokers

The owner and real estate broker shall have in place, at or before settlement, all documents, deeds, titles, recordation tax returns, certified checks, and any other monies needed for settlement so that disbursements can be made in a timely manner.  (Feb. 24, 1987, D.C. Law 6-187, § 5, 33 DCR 7681.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-2804.
DC Code § 42-2405 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 24 - Disbursement of Settlement Proceeds|§ 42-2405. Duties of settlement agent

A settlement agent shall cause recordation of the deed, the deed of trust or mortgage, or other documents required to be recorded, and shall cause disbursement of settlement proceeds within 1 business day of settlement. At least 5 days prior to settlement, the settlement agent shall inform the seller of the terms of this chapter. If settlement is delayed, the settlement agent shall notify, in writing, all of the settlement parties explaining the reasons for the delay. If any of the reasons listed are the fault of a settlement agent or of the lender, the settlement agent or the lender at fault shall be subject to the provisions of § 42-2407.  (Feb. 24, 1987, D.C. Law 6-187, § 6, 33 DCR 7681.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-2805.
DC Code § 42-2406 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 24 - Disbursement of Settlement Proceeds|§ 42-2406. Validity of loan documents

Failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any loan documents.  (Feb. 24, 1987, D.C. Law 6-187, § 7, 33 DCR 7681.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-2806.
DC Code § 42-2407 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 24 - Disbursement of Settlement Proceeds|§ 42-2407. Penalty

(a) Any person suffering a loss due to the failure of a lender or of a settlement agent to cause disbursement as required by this chapter shall be entitled to recover, in addition to the amount of actual damages, double the amount of any interest collected in violation of this chapter, plus any reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred in the collection of that amount. (b) Civil fines, penalties, and fees may be imposed as alternative sanctions for any infraction of the provisions of this chapter, or any rules or regulations issued under the authority of this chapter, pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2. Adjudication of any infraction of this chapter shall be pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2.  (Feb. 24, 1987, D.C. Law 6-187, § 8, 33 DCR 7681; Mar. 8, 1991, D.C. Law 8-237, § 15, 38 DCR 314.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-2807. Section References This section is referenced in § 42-2405.
DC Code § 42-2431 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 24A - Foreclosure Rescue Prohibited|§ 42-2431. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Foreclosure rescue service” means any good or service related to or promising assistance in connection with: (A) Avoiding or delaying actual or anticipated foreclosure proceedings concerning residential property; or (B) Curing or otherwise addressing a default or failure to timely pay with respect to a residential mortgage loan obligation. (2) “Foreclosure rescue transaction” means a transaction involving the transfer of title to real property, or an interest in the property, by a homeowner during or incident to a mortgage default, foreclosure, or tax sale proceeding, either by transfer of any interest from the homeowner to another party or by creation of a mortgage, trust, or other lien or encumbrance during the foreclosure process; provided, that the transaction includes the subsequent conveyance, the promise of a subsequent conveyance, or a right to a subsequent conveyance of an interest back to the homeowner from the acquirer or a person acting in participation with the acquirer, including an interest in a contract for deed, purchase agreement, land installment sale, contract for sale, option to purchase, sale/leaseback, trust, or other contractual arrangement.  (Jan. 29, 2008, D.C. Law 17-87, § 2, 54 DCR 11913.)
DC Code § 42-2432 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 24A - Foreclosure Rescue Prohibited|§ 42-2432. Prohibited foreclosure transactions and practices

(a) It shall be unlawful, for compensation or gain or for potential or contingent compensation or gain, whether at the time of the transaction or in the future, to engage in, arrange, offer, promote, promise, solicit participation in, or carry out a foreclosure rescue transaction in the District or concerning residential property in the District. Nothing in this subsection shall be interpreted to prohibit foreclosure rescue transactions that are not carried out for compensation or gain or for potential or contingent compensation or gain, including transactions engaged in between or among family members or arranged by a bona fide nonprofit community organization or nonprofit housing organization. (b) It shall be unlawful to advertise, offer, or promote the availability of foreclosure rescue transactions or services related to foreclosure rescue transactions. (c) It shall be unlawful to advertise, offer, or promote foreclosure rescue services without disclosing, clearly and conspicuously, a precise description of the goods or services offered and how they will assist persons in avoiding or delaying foreclosure or curing or otherwise addressing a default or failure to timely pay a residential mortgage loan obligation. (d) Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to prohibit the advertising of, offering of, promoting of, or engaging in foreclosure rescue transactions or foreclosure rescue services that are not carried out for compensation or gain or for potential or contingent compensation or gain, including transactions engaged in between or among family members or arranged by a bona fide nonprofit community organization or nonprofit housing organization.  (Jan. 29, 2008, D.C. Law 17-87, § 3, 54 DCR 11913.)
DC Code § 42-2433 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 24A - Foreclosure Rescue Prohibited|§ 42-2433. Fiduciary duties

Any person who advertises, offers, promotes, or provides foreclosure rescue services to a homeowner owes a fiduciary duty to the homeowner and shall discharge that duty in accordance with all applicable laws.  (Jan. 29, 2008, D.C. Law 17-87, § 4, 54 DCR 11913.)
DC Code § 42-2434 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 24A - Foreclosure Rescue Prohibited|§ 42-2434. Private actions

(a) In addition to any action by the Attorney General authorized under this chapter and any other action otherwise authorized by law, a homeowner may bring an action for damages incurred, or equitable relief, as the result of a practice prohibited by this chapter. (b) A homeowner who brings an action under this chapter and who is awarded damages or equitable relief may also be awarded reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. (c) A violation of this chapter shall be a violation of Chapter 39 of Title 28 and all remedies of the chapter shall be available for such action. A private cause of action under the chapter is in the public interest. (d) The remedies provided in this section are cumulative and do not restrict any remedy that is otherwise available.  (Jan. 29, 2008, D.C. Law 17-87, § 5, 54 DCR 11913.)
DC Code § 42-2435 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 24A - Foreclosure Rescue Prohibited|§ 42-2435. Criminal penalties

(a) Any person who knowingly violates any provision of this chapter, or any rule promulgated pursuant to this chapter, shall be fined an amount not to exceed $10,000, imprisoned for not more than one year, or both. All prosecutions of this subsection shall be instituted by the Attorney General for the District of Columbia or any of his or her assistants. (b) A person who knowingly commits a 2nd or subsequent violation of any provision of this chapter, or any rule promulgated pursuant to this chapter, shall be fined an amount not to exceed $50,000, imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both.  (Jan. 29, 2008, D.C. Law 17-87, § 6, 54 DCR 11913.)
DC Code § 42-2651 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 26A - Homeownership Counseling|§ 42-2651. Creation

(a) The Mayor shall establish within the District government, or cause to be provided through one or more non-government entities pursuant to a contract or contracts with the District of Columbia, a Homeownership Counseling Program (“Program”). The Program shall provide: (1) Information concerning credit ratings, credit management, and credit counseling; (2) Warnings regarding predatory lending practices; (3) Information on how to purchase a home; (4) Information concerning financial resources available to first-time homebuyers in the District of Columbia; (5) Information concerning financial planning after purchasing a home; and (6) A compilation and explanation of all federal and District of Columbia tax provisions and public and private programs providing homeownership assistance. (b) The information required under subsection (a) of this section shall be made available over the Internet and shall be provided to each public library in the District of Columbia.  (Apr. 19, 2002, D.C. Law 14-114, § 1001, 49 DCR 1468.)  Editor's Notes Section 1101 of D.C. Law 14-114 provided: “The Mayor, pursuant to Title I of the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act, approved October 21, 1968 (82 Stat. 1204; D.C. Official Code § 2-501 et seq.), shall promulgate rules to implement this act.”
DC Code § 42-2851.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 28A - Low-Income Housing Preservation and Protection|§ 42-2851.01. Short title

This chapter may be referred to as the “Low-Income Housing Preservation and Protections Act of 2002”.  (Apr. 19, 2002, D.C. Law 14-114, § 201, 49 DCR 1468.)  Editor's Notes Section 1101 of D.C. Law 14-114 provided: “The Mayor, pursuant to Title I of the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act, approved October 21, 1968 (82 Stat. 1204; D.C. Official Code § 2-501 et seq.), shall promulgate rules to implement this act.”
DC Code § 42-2851.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 28A - Low-Income Housing Preservation and Protection|§ 42-2851.04. District’s first right to purchase section 8 properties

(a) Before an owner of a federally-assisted housing accommodation may sell the housing accommodation, the owner shall provide to the Mayor, and the Mayor shall have, an opportunity to purchase the housing accommodation in the same manner, and with the same rights, as the opportunity to purchase is provided to tenants and tenant organizations under §§ 42-3404.02 through 42-3404.04 and 42-3404.08. The Mayor shall have 30 days after receiving a written offer of sale from the owner to provide the owner with a written statement of interest. The owner shall afford the Mayor a reasonable period of time, but not less than 120 days after receiving the statement of interest, to negotiate a contract of sale. The Mayor and the owner shall bargain in good faith. (b) The Mayor may assign the opportunity to purchase provided under subsection (a) of this section to a person that: (1) Demonstrates the capacity to manage the housing and related facilities for its remaining useful life, either by itself or through a management agent; and (2) Agrees to obligate itself and any successors in interest to maintain the affordability of the assisted housing development as required by subsection (e) of this section. (c) The Mayor shall not exercise the opportunity to purchase provided by this section unless the sale of the housing accommodation by the owner would result in the discontinuance of the use of the housing accommodation as a federally-assisted housing accommodation or in the termination of any low-income residency requirements that apply to the housing accommodation. (d) The income restrictions imposed by the federal assistance program on the dwelling units in the housing accommodation purchased by the Mayor or an assignee of the Mayor shall be maintained by the purchaser for a 30-year period from the date that the purchaser takes possession of the housing accommodation. (e) This section shall not abrogate the rights of tenants under subchapter IV of Chapter 34 of this title.  (Apr. 19, 2002, D.C. Law 14-114, § 204, 49 DCR 1468.)
DC Code § 42-2851.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 28A - Low-Income Housing Preservation and Protection|§ 42-2851.05. Relocation services by Mayor

(a) If the owner of a federally-assisted housing accommodation discontinues participation in the federal assistance program, the Mayor shall provide relocation services to the tenants of the housing accommodation. The relocation services shall include ascertaining the relocation needs of each household, providing current information on the availability of comparable housing of suitable size, and supplying information concerning federal and District housing programs. (b) The Mayor may provide relocation assistance payments of up to $500 per tenant, based on need and pursuant to regulations promulgated by the Mayor. (c) A relocation assistance payment provided under this section shall not be considered income of the recipient under § 47-1803.02(a)(2).  (Apr. 19, 2002, D.C. Law 14-114, § 205, 49 DCR 1468.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 4-205.05 and § 47-1803.02.
DC Code § 42-2851.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 28A - Low-Income Housing Preservation and Protection|§ 42-2851.06. Vouchers for rental housing assistance

(a) The monetary assistance provided to an owner of a housing accommodation under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 or any District law or program authorizing the payment of rental housing assistance, either directly or through a tenant, shall be considered the income of the tenant for the purposes of any minimum income qualification for a dwelling unit in the housing accommodation. (b) The monetary assistance provided to an owner of a housing accommodation under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 or any District law or program authorizing the payment of rental housing assistance, either directly or through a tenant, shall be considered income and a source of income under § 2-1402.21. (c) The owner of a housing accommodation shall not refuse to rent a dwelling unit to a person because the person will provide his or her rental payment, in whole or in part, through a voucher for rental housing assistance provided by the District or federal government. (d) In any written notice, statement, or advertisement of a dwelling unit for rent, the housing provider shall clearly state that the housing provider will not refuse to rent a rental unit to a person because the person will provide the rental payment, in whole or in part, through a voucher for rental housing assistance provided by the District or federal government.  (Apr. 19, 2002, D.C. Law 14-114, § 206, 49 DCR 1468; Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-354, § 59, 52 DCR 2638; Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-213, § 2, 68 DCR 001106.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 47-1803.02. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 15-354, in subsec. (b), validated previously made technical changes. References in Text Section 8 of the United States Housing Act, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b), is Act Sept. 1, 1937, c. 896, Title I, § 8, which is classified to 42 U.S.C. § 1437f.
DC Code § 42-2851.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 28A - Low-Income Housing Preservation and Protection|§ 42-2851.07. Penalties for noncompliance

(a) An owner who fails to comply with a requirement of this chapter shall pay a civil fine of no greater than 5 times the costs and damages caused by the noncompliance. (b) All fines collected pursuant to this section shall be paid into the Housing Production Trust Fund established by Chapter 28 of this title. (c) The Mayor may commence enforcement proceedings for any fine not paid within the time period set forth in regulations.  (Apr. 19, 2002, D.C. Law 14-114, § 207, 49 DCR 1468.)
DC Code § 42-2851.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 28A - Low-Income Housing Preservation and Protection|§ 42-2851.08. Determination of qualified areas

Within 30 days after April 19, 2002, the Mayor shall issue a notice of proposed rulemaking setting forth those census tracts which are preliminarily determined to be qualified areas. The Mayor shall issue a notice of final rulemaking setting forth those census tracts which are determined to be qualified areas within 75 days after April 19, 2002. The Mayor shall make a map of the qualified areas, a list of the census tracts determined to be qualified areas, and the boundaries of those tracts available on the Internet. The Mayor shall review and, if necessary, update the map, list, and boundaries at least once every 2 years.  (Apr. 19, 2002, D.C. Law 14-114, § 208, 49 DCR 1468.)
DC Code § 42-2853.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 28B - Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Fund|§ 42-2853.01. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Administrative costs” means the costs of the Department to administer, manage, and monitor the low-income housing tax credit program, including personnel costs, whether incurred before or after April 8, 2005. (2) “Department” means the Department of Housing and Community Development. (3) “Developer” means a person or entity that proposes to cause the construction affordable housing using tax credits provided under the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program. (4) “Fund” means the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Fund established by § 42-2853.02. (5) “Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program” means the program authorized by section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code [26 U.S.C. § 42]. (6) “User fee” means a fee charged by the Department to a developer in connection with the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program, including application, reservation, allocation, and monitoring fees.  (Apr. 8, 2005, D.C. Law 15-299, § 2, 52 DCR 1502.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) fund provisions, see § 2 of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Non-Reverting/Non Lapsing Proprietary Fund Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-511, August 2, 2004, 51 DCR 8969). For temporary (90 day) fund provisions, see § 2 of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Fund Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-730, January 19, 2005, 52 DCR 1958). For temporary (90 day) fund provisions, see § 2 of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Fund Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-39, February 17, 2005, 52 DCR 3037). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Fund Temporary Act of 2004 (D.C. Law 15-230, March 16, 2005, law notification 52 DCR 3556). References in Text Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code, referred to in par. (5), is classified to 26 U.S.C. § 42.
DC Code § 42-2853.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 28B - Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Fund|§ 42-2853.02. Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Fund

(a) There is hereby established a lapsing fund known as the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Fund (“Fund”). All monies received shall be used for the uses and purposes set forth in this chapter, subject to authorization by the Council and Congress. Any unexpended monies in the Fund shall revert to the unrestricted fund balance of the General Fund of the District of Columbia. (b) Money in the Fund shall be expended by the Department only for administrative costs and for the audit required under subsection (c) of this section. (c) All income and expenses of the Fund shall be audited annually by the Mayor. The audit report shall be submitted to the Council. The expenses for each audit shall be paid by the Fund.  (Apr. 8, 2005, D.C. Law 15-299, § 3, 52 DCR 1502; Sept. 14, 2011, D.C. Law 19-21, § 9030, 58 DCR 6226.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 42-2853.01. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 19-21, in subsec. (a), substituted “lapsing fund known as the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Fund (’Fund’). All monies received shall be used for the uses and purposes set forth in this chapter, subject to authorization by the Council and Congress. Any unexpended monies in the Fund shall revert to the unrestricted fund balance of the General Fund of the District of Columbia” for “nonlapsing fund separate from the General Fund of the District of Columbia, to be known as the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Fund (’Fund’). All user fees collected under this chapter, and all interest earned on those user fees, shall be deposited into the Fund, shall be available without regard to fiscal year limitation, and shall not revert to the General Fund of the District of Columbia at the end of any fiscal year or at any other time. The money in the Fund shall be continually available to the Department for the uses and purposes set forth in this chapter, subject to authorization by the Council and Congress”. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) fund provisions, see § 3 of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Non-Reverting/Non Lapsing Proprietary Fund Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-511, August 2, 2004, 51 DCR 8969). For temporary (90 day) fund provisions, see § 3 of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Fund Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-730, January 19, 2005, 52 DCR 1958). For temporary (90 day) fund provisions, see § 3 of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Fund Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-39, February 17, 2005, 52 DCR 3037). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 3 of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Fund Temporary Act of 2004 (D.C. Law 15-230, March 16, 2005, law notification 52 DCR 3556).
DC Code § 42-2858.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 28E - Affordable Housing Loan Fund Authorization|§ 42-2858.01. Affordable Housing Loan Fund authorization

The Department of Housing and Community Development is authorized to submit an application for the program offered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, pursuant to section 108 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, approved August 22, 1974 (88 Stat. 647; 42 U.S.C. § 5308), to provide a gap subsidy resource source for Community Development Block Grant-eligible affordable housing acquisition and rehabilitation projects in Fiscal Year 2021 that also meet the criteria for the use of money in the Housing Preservation Fund, established by § 1-325.351, or the Housing Production Trust Fund, established by § 42-2802.  (Dec. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-149, § 2172, 67 DCR 10493.)