reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
DC Code § 16-1331 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 13 - Eminent Domain|Subchapter III - Excess Property for Development of Seat of Government|§ 16-1331. Acquisition of property in excess of needs

In order to promote the orderly and proper development of the seat of government of the United States, the Mayor of the District of Columbia may acquire, in the public interest, by gift, dedication, exchange, purchase, or condemnation, fee simple title to land or rights in, or on land, or easements or restrictions therein, within the District, for public uses, works, and improvements authorized by Congress, in excess of that actually needed for and essential to their usefulness, in order to preserve the view, appearance, light, and air and to enhance their usefulness to prevent the use of private property adjacent to them in such a manner as to impair the public benefit derived from the construction thereof, or to prevent inequities or hardship to the owners of adjacent private property by depriving them of the beneficial use of their property.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 575, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 558, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(f)(8); Apr. 30, 1988, D.C. Law 7-104, § 4(j), 35 DCR 147.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-1331. 1973 Ed., § 16-1331. Cross References Public lands acquisition and sale, see § 10-801 et seq.
DC Code § 16-1332 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 13 - Eminent Domain|Subchapter III - Excess Property for Development of Seat of Government|§ 16-1332. Sale of excess property; restrictions on use; fair market value; disposition of moneys

(a) The Mayor of the District of Columbia may, with the consent of the Council in accordance with section 10-801, upon completion of public improvements: (1) subdivide, and sell, at public or private sale, or exchange, any excess real property acquired pursuant to this subchapter; and (2) to carry out such purposes, convey any property acquired in excess of that actually needed and which is not essential to the usefulness of the public works — with such reservations concerning the future use and occupation of the property as, in the Mayor’s discretion, may be necessary to protect the public improvements. (b) Property sold under this section shall be sold at not less than the fair market value at the time sold, as determined by appraisement of the assessor of the District of Columbia. (c) Moneys received from sales or transfers of properties pursuant to this subchapter shall be covered into the Treasury of the United States to the credit of the revenues of the District of Columbia.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 575, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 558, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(f)(9); Apr. 30, 1988, D.C. Law 7-104, § 4(k), 35 DCR 147; Mar. 15, 1990, D.C. Law 8-96, § 6, 37 DCR 795; Mar. 24, 1998, D.C. Law 12-81, § 10(q), 45 DCR 745.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-1332. 1973 Ed., § 16-1332. Section References This section is referenced in § 16-1333. Editor's Notes Disposal of surplus real property: Section 2 of D.C. Law 8-96 provided that for the purposes of this act, the term “real property” means land titled in the name of the District of Columbia (“District”) or in which the District has a controlling interest and includes all structures of a permanent character erected thereon or affixed thereto, any natural resources located thereon or thereunder, all riparian rights attached thereto, or any air space located above or below the property or any street or alley under the jurisdiction of the Mayor.
DC Code § 16-1333 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 13 - Eminent Domain|Subchapter III - Excess Property for Development of Seat of Government|§ 16-1333. Notice of sale of excess property

When excess real property is to be sold pursuant to section 16-1332 , notice of not less than twenty days before the sale shall be published in a daily newspaper published in the District of Columbia, and notice shall be sent before the sale, by registered mail or by certified mail, to the last-known address of the persons listed on the records of the assessor of the District as the owners of the property abutting on the property to be sold.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 576, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-1333. 1973 Ed., § 16-1333.
DC Code § 16-1334 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 13 - Eminent Domain|Subchapter III - Excess Property for Development of Seat of Government|§ 16-1334. Retention, for public use, of excess property

When the authorities of the District of Columbia having jurisdiction of real property, rights, or easements acquired pursuant to this subchapter, elect to retain any of them for the use of the District, they may use the property, rights or easements for park, playground, highway, or alley purposes, or for any other lawful purpose that they deem advantageous or in the public interest.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 576, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 558, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(f)(10).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-1334. 1973 Ed., § 16-1334.
DC Code § 16-1335 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 13 - Eminent Domain|Subchapter III - Excess Property for Development of Seat of Government|§ 16-1335. Availability of appropriations for purchase of excess property

When real property is purchased pursuant to this subchapter in excess of that needed for a particular project or improvement, appropriations available for the payment of the purchase price, costs, and expenses incident to the project or improvement may be used in the payment of the purchase price, costs, and expenses of excess real property purchased in connection with the project or improvement, as provided by this subchapter.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 576, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-1335. 1973 Ed., § 16-1335.
DC Code § 16-1336 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 13 - Eminent Domain|Subchapter III - Excess Property for Development of Seat of Government|§ 16-1336. Condemnation of excess real property by Mayor; payment of awards, damages, and costs; no assessments for benefits

(a) When, pursuant to this subchapter, excess real property is condemned by the Mayor, the condemnation proceedings for the acquisition of the property shall be in accordance with subchapter II of this chapter. (b) Appropriations available for the payment of awards, damages, and condemnation proceedings pursuant to subchapter II of this chapter may be used in the payment of awards, damages, and costs in condemnation proceedings for the acquisition of excess real property, as provided by this subchapter. (c) Appropriations available for the payment of awards, damages, and costs in condemnation proceedings pursuant to subchapter II of this chapter may be used in the payment of awards, damages, and costs in condemnation proceedings thereunder for the acquisition of excess real property as provided by this subchapter. (d) In all cases where excess real property is condemned, assessments for benefits may not be levied by the jury in respect to the acquisition of the property.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 576, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 558, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(f)(7); Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 502, 30 DCR 148; Apr. 30, 1988, D.C. Law 7-104, § 4(l), 35 DCR 147; Feb. 5, 1994, D.C. Law 10-68, § 20(a), 40 DCR 6311.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-1336. 1973 Ed., § 16-1336. Editor's Notes Section 4(l)(3)-(6) of D.C. Law 7-104 purported to substitute “7-213” for “7-214” 1981 Ed., and “7-214” for “7-215” 1981 Ed. in subsection (a), “7-322” for “7-323” 1981 Ed. in subsections (a) and (c), and “7-301” for “7301” 1981 Ed. in subsection (c), apparently without regard to the amendment to this section by D.C. Law 4-201. The reference in subsection (b) to “sections referred to by subsection (a)” has been rendered obsolete by amendments made in D.C. Law 4-201.
DC Code § 16-1337 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 13 - Eminent Domain|Subchapter III - Excess Property for Development of Seat of Government|§ 16-1337. Construction of subchapter

This subchapter does not repeal any provisions of existing law pertaining to the condemnation or acquisition of streets, alleys, or land, or the law or laws relating to the subdividing of lands in the District of Columbia.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 577, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 558, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(f)(11).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-1337. 1973 Ed., § 16-1337. Cross References Acquisition of mass transit bus systems, condemnation proceedings, see § 9-1113.06. Eminent domain, jurisdiction, District Court, see § 16-1301.
DC Code § 16-1351 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 13 - Eminent Domain|Subchapter IV - Real Property for United States|§ 16-1351. Definition

As used in this subchapter, “acquiring authority” means the head of an executive department or agency of the United States, or other officer of the United States, or board or commission of the United States, authorized by law to acquire real property in the District of Columbia for the construction of public buildings or works, or for parks, parkways, public playgrounds, or other public purpose.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 577, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; Apr. 30, 1988, D.C. Law 7-104, § 4(m), 35 DCR 147.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-1351. 1973 Ed., § 16-1351. Section References This section is referenced in § 9-1107.01 and § 16-1352. Cross References Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, eminent domain powers, see § 9-1107.01.
DC Code § 16-1352 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 13 - Eminent Domain|Subchapter IV - Real Property for United States|§ 16-1352. Condemnation proceedings by Attorney General

When, for the purposes specified by section 16-1351 , it is deemed necessary or advantageous to do so, the acquiring authority may acquire real property in the District of Columbia in the name of the United States by condemnation under judicial process. The Attorney General of the United States, upon the request of the acquiring authority, shall institute a proceeding for the condemnation of the property in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 577, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-1352. 1973 Ed., § 16-1352. Cross References Streets and alleys, condemnation, § 9-203.02 et seq.
DC Code § 16-1353 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 13 - Eminent Domain|Subchapter IV - Real Property for United States|§ 16-1353. Declaration of taking; contents; deposit; transfer of title; determination; interest

(a) In an action pursuant to this subchapter, the plaintiff may file in the cause, with the complaint or at any time before judgment, a declaration of taking signed by the acquiring authority empowered by law to acquire the property described in the complaint, declaring that the property is thereby taken for the use of the United States. The declaration of taking shall contain or have annexed thereto a — (1) statement of the authority under which and the public use for which the lands are taken; (2) description of the lands taken sufficient for the identification thereof; (3) statement of the estate or interest in the lands taken for public use; (4) plan showing the lands taken; and (5) statement of the sum of money estimated by the acquiring authority to be just compensation for the property taken. (b) Upon the filing of the declaration of taking and of the deposit in the registry of the court, to the use of the persons entitled thereto, of the amount of the estimated compensation stated in the declaration, title to the property in fee simple absolute, or such less estate or interest therein as is specified in the declaration, vests in the United States of America, and the property shall be deemed to be condemned and taken for the use of the United States, and the right to just compensation therefor vests in the persons entitled thereto. The compensation shall be ascertained and awarded in the proceedings and established by judgment therein, and the judgment shall include, as part of the just compensation awarded, interest at the rate of 6 per centum per annum on the amount finally awarded as the value of the property as of the date of taking, from that date to the date of payment. Interest may not be allowed on as much thereof as has been paid into the registry. A sum so paid into the registry may not be charged with commissions or poundage.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 577, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-1353. 1973 Ed., § 16-1353. Section References This section is referenced in § 16-1354, § 16-1355, and § 16-1360.
DC Code § 16-1354 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 13 - Eminent Domain|Subchapter IV - Real Property for United States|§ 16-1354. Distribution of money deposited on declaration of taking; judgment for deficiency

After the filing of the declaration of taking, and the deposit of the money in the registry of the court, as provided for by section 16-1353 , the court, upon the application of the parties in interest, may order that the money so deposited, or any part thereof, be paid forthwith for or on account of the just compensation to be awarded in the proceeding. Upon the final award of compensation, the court shall enter judgment for the amount of any deficiency in the manner provided by rule 71A (j) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 578, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; Mar. 24, 1998, D.C. Law 12-81, § 10(r), 45 DCR 745.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-1354. 1973 Ed., § 16-1354.
DC Code § 16-1355 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 13 - Eminent Domain|Subchapter IV - Real Property for United States|§ 16-1355. Time for surrender of possession under declaration of taking; adjustment of charges

Upon the filing of a declaration of taking provided for by section 16-1353 , the court may fix the time within which and the terms upon which the parties in possession shall be required to surrender possession to the plaintiff. The court may make such orders in respect of encumbrances, liens, rents, taxes, assessments, insurance, and other charges, if any, as it deems just and equitable.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 578, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-1355. 1973 Ed., § 16-1355.
DC Code § 16-1356 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 13 - Eminent Domain|Subchapter IV - Real Property for United States|§ 16-1356. Setting date for trial

In a proceeding pursuant to this subchapter, after all defendants have been served with notice, and there has been return of service, as provided by rule 71A(d) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure , and after defendants have appeared or answered in the manner provided by rule 71A(e) thereof, either personally or by their guardians ad litem or other legal representatives, or are in default, the case shall be regarded as ready for trial, and, upon the application of any party to the proceeding, the court shall forthwith set an early date to be fixed by it, not less than ten nor more than twenty days from the date of the application, for the trial of the issues of law and fact raised in the case, and the ascertainment of the compensation or damages to be awarded for the taking of the property to be condemned.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 578, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-1356. 1973 Ed., § 16-1356. Section References This section is referenced in § 16-1357.
DC Code § 16-1357 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 13 - Eminent Domain|Subchapter IV - Real Property for United States|§ 16-1357. Drawing of jurors, and selection of jury; qualifications

When the date for trial has been set, as provided by section 16-1356 , the court shall order the names of a number of persons, not less than twenty, selected from the special jury list provided by section 16-1312 , and the names of the persons selected shall be certified to the clerk of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia as a panel of prospective jurors. The persons so certified shall be thereupon summoned by the United States marshal for the District of Columbia to appear in the court on the day specially fixed for the trial of the cause. Before selecting or impaneling the jury, the court may cause a second, third, or other further list of prospective jurors to be drawn, certified and summoned in like manner. From the persons so certified and summoned, the court, after examination on oath and in open court as to their qualifications, shall select and impanel a jury of five capable and disinterested persons who have the qualifications of jurors as prescribed by law for the courts of the District of Columbia, and in addition thereto are not in the service or employment of the United States or of the District of Columbia.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 578, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; Mar. 27, 1968, 82 Stat. 63, Pub. L. 90-274, § 103(e); July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 558, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(f)(12).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-1357. 1973 Ed., § 16-1357. Section References This section is referenced in § 16-1358, § 16-1359, and § 16-1362.
DC Code § 16-1358 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 13 - Eminent Domain|Subchapter IV - Real Property for United States|§ 16-1358. Oath of jurors

The jurors selected and impaneled, as provided by section 16-1357 , shall take an oath or affirmation, administered by the court, that they: (1) are not interested in any manner in the property to be condemned; (2) are not, to their knowledge, related to any person interested in the property; and (3) will, impartially and to the best of their judgment, ascertain, appraise, and award just compensation for the property to be condemned and taken in the proceeding.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 579, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-1358. 1973 Ed., § 16-1358. Section References This section is referenced in § 16-1359.
DC Code § 16-1359 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 13 - Eminent Domain|Subchapter IV - Real Property for United States|§ 16-1359. Inspection of property by jury; presence of parties

After being selected, impaneled, and sworn, as provided by sections 16-1357 and 16-1358 , and before hearing the evidence, the jury, in order to inspect the property to be acquired, shall be taken upon the property by the United States marshal at a time fixed by the court. All parties in interest, their attorneys, and representatives have the right to be present at the inspection.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 579, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-1359. 1973 Ed., § 16-1359. Section References This section is referenced in § 16-1360.
DC Code § 16-1360 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 13 - Eminent Domain|Subchapter IV - Real Property for United States|§ 16-1360. Trial; evidence; measure of compensation

After the inspection provided for by section 16-1359 , and the jury has returned to the court, the trial of the cause shall be proceeded with before the court and jury. Any person who has appeared in the cause claiming any right, title, interest, or estate in the land to be taken, or compensation on account of its taking, has the right to submit evidence concerning the value of the property, parcel by parcel, the nature and extent of his right, interest, or estate therein, and the compensation justly due for the taking of the property. A new structure or substantial alteration of a permanent nature, the purpose or natural effect of which is to enhance the value of the property to be taken, erected, or made thereon after the institution of the condemnation proceedings may not be taken into consideration in assessing and awarding compensation for the property. When the property to be valued has been taken by virtue of a declaration of taking, as provided by section 16-1353 , it shall be valued for the purposes of compensation as of the date of the taking. When, by act of the owner or other party claiming to be entitled to compensation, the value of the property for the use for which it is to be taken has been diminished, as by cutting trees, excavating, grading, or otherwise altering its physical condition, allowance, if the plaintiff so elects, shall be made in assessing compensation for the diminution in value.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 579, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; Mar. 24, 1998, D.C. Law 12-81, § 10(s), 45 DCR 745.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-1360. 1973 Ed., § 16-1360.
DC Code § 16-1361 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 13 - Eminent Domain|Subchapter IV - Real Property for United States|§ 16-1361. Verdict

At the close of the evidence in a proceeding pursuant to this subchapter, the court shall charge the jury and furnish them with a written form to be used in returning their verdict. The members of the jury may separate when not engaged in the consideration of their verdict. When the jury, or a majority thereof, have agreed upon their verdict they shall, through their foreman, so notify the court, which shall thereupon pass an order setting a day for the return of the verdict in open court. The verdict shall be in writing subscribed by the jurors concurring therein, and shall set forth, parcel by parcel, the compensation to be paid for the taking of the lands to be condemned.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 579, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-1361. 1973 Ed., § 16-1361. Section References This section is referenced in § 16-1362 and § 16-1363.
DC Code § 16-1362 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 13 - Eminent Domain|Subchapter IV - Real Property for United States|§ 16-1362. Fixing date for new trial; new jurors

If a verdict rendered pursuant to section 16-1361 , or any award contained therein, is set aside or vacated, the court shall — (1) grant a new trial with respect to the property as to which the verdict or award is set aside or vacated; (2) fix a date for the new trial; and (3) order a new panel of prospective jurors to be drawn, certified, or summoned as provided by section 16-1357. The court shall then proceed with the cause as if a verdict or award had not been rendered.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 580, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-1362. 1973 Ed., § 16-1362.
DC Code § 16-1363 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 13 - Eminent Domain|Subchapter IV - Real Property for United States|§ 16-1363. Judgment

Judgment upon a verdict returned pursuant to section 16-1361 or any award contained therein shall be entered against the United States in favor of the parties entitled for the sums awarded as just compensation, respectively, for the property condemned for the use of the United States.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 580, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-1363. 1973 Ed., § 16-1363.