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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 42 - Real Property › Chapter 35B - Fair Criminal Record Screening for Housing › § 42–3541.05. Penalties

§ 42–3541.05. Penalties.
(a) If the Office of Human Rights determines that there is probable cause to believe that a violation of this chapter has occurred, the Office of Human Rights shall certify the complaint to the Commission on Human Rights, who may impose the following penalties, of which half shall be awarded to the complainant and half shall be awarded to the District of Columbia and deposited into the General Fund of the District of Columbia:
(1) For a housing provider that supplies one to 10 rental units in the District of Columbia, a fine of up to $1,000;
(2) For a housing provider that supplies 11 to 20 rental units in the District of Columbia, a fine of up to $2,500; or
(3) For a housing provider that supplies 21 or more rental units in the District of Columbia, a fine of up to $5,000.
(b) The fines set forth in subsection (a) of this section may be doubled for any housing provider that:
(1) Violates this chapter more than twice within a calendar year; or
(2) Fails to implement a corrective action ordered by the Commission on Human Rights within 90 days after the corrective action is ordered.
(c) For any violation that occurs within 6 months after the date this act applies [July 20, 2017], the Commission on Human Rights shall issue warnings and orders to correct.
(Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-259, § 6, 64 DCR 2070.)
Applicability
Section 7031 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 11 of D.C. Law 21-259. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-259 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-259: § 11 of D.C. Law 21-259 provided that the creation of this section by § 6 of D.C. Law 21-259 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 11 of D.C. Law 21-259, see § 7031 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 11 of D.C. Law 21-259, see § 7031 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
Editor's Notes
Regarding subsection (c) of this section, this chapter was made applicable by section 7031 of the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017, effective July 20, 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104; 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 42 - Real Property › Chapter 35B - Fair Criminal Record Screening for Housing › § 42–3541.06. Reporting requirements

§ 42–3541.06. Reporting requirements.
Beginning December 31, 2018, and on an annual basis thereafter, the Office of Human Rights shall submit a report to the Council of the District of Columbia that includes:
(1) The number of complaints filed pursuant to this chapter during the reporting period;
(2) The number of investigations that the Office of Human Rights has conducted during the reporting period and the disposition of every complaint and investigation;
(3) The business characteristics of the housing providers against whom complaints were filed during the reporting period, including:
(A) The number of rental properties that the housing provider owns; and
(B) The number of rental units in each housing accommodation that the housing provider owns.
(Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-259, § 7, 64 DCR 2070.)
Applicability
Section 7031 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 11 of D.C. Law 21-259. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-259 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-259: § 11 of D.C. Law 21-259 provided that the creation of this section by § 7 of D.C. Law 21-259 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 11 of D.C. Law 21-259, see § 7031 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 11 of D.C. Law 21-259, see § 7031 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 42 - Real Property › Chapter 35B - Fair Criminal Record Screening for Housing › § 42–3541.07. Public education requirements

§ 42–3541.07. Public education requirements.
(a) Within 120 days after the date this act applies [July 20, 2017], the Office of Human Rights shall develop a public education curriculum based on the requirements of this chapter.
(b) Within 45 days after the public education curriculum is developed under subsection (a) of this section, the Office of Human Rights shall begin training housing providers and residents, particularly those with criminal records.
(c)(1) The Office of Human Rights shall develop model language for the following:
(A) Notices of eligibility criteria for applicants;
(B) Requests for information about a pending criminal accusation or criminal conviction; and
(C) Notices of withdrawals of conditional offers.
(2) The model language developed under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be posted on the Office of Human Rights' website.
(Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-259, § 8, 64 DCR 2070.)
Applicability
Section 7031 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 11 of D.C. Law 21-259. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-259 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-259: § 11 of D.C. Law 21-259 provided that the creation of this section by § 8 of D.C. Law 21-259 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 11 of D.C. Law 21-259, see § 7031 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 11 of D.C. Law 21-259, see § 7031 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
Editor's Notes
Regarding subsection (a) of this section, this chapter was made applicable by section 7031 of the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017, effective July 20, 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104; 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 42 - Real Property › Chapter 35B - Fair Criminal Record Screening for Housing › § 42–3541.08. Immunity

§ 42–3541.08. Immunity.
A housing provider shall have immunity from any claims related to actual or constructive knowledge of an applicant's pending criminal accusation or criminal conviction obtained as a result of an inquiry under this chapter; provided, that the applicant became a tenant or occupant of the housing provider's housing accommodation.
(Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-259, § 9, 64 DCR 2070.)
Applicability
Section 7031 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 11 of D.C. Law 21-259. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-259 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-259: § 11 of D.C. Law 21-259 provided that the creation of this section by § 9 of D.C. Law 21-259 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 11 of D.C. Law 21-259, see § 7031 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 11 of D.C. Law 21-259, see § 7031 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 42 - Real Property › Chapter 35B - Fair Criminal Record Screening for Housing › § 42–3541.09. Rules

§ 42–3541.09. Rules.
The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, may issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter.
(Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-259, § 10, 64 DCR 2070.)
Applicability
Section 7031 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 11 of D.C. Law 21-259. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-259 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-259: § 11 of D.C. Law 21-259 provided that the creation of this section by § 10 of D.C. Law 21-259 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 11 of D.C. Law 21-259, see § 7031 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 11 of D.C. Law 21-259, see § 7031 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 42 - Real Property › Chapter 35B - Fair Criminal Record Screening for Housing › § 42–3541.10. Applicability. [Repealed]

§ 42–3541.10. Applicability. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-259, § 11, 64 DCR 2070; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 7031, 64 DCR 7652.)
Applicability
Section 7031 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 11 of D.C. Law 21-259. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-259 has been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 11 of D.C. Law 21-259, see § 7031 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 11 of D.C. Law 21-259, see § 7031 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 42 - Real Property › Chapter 35C - Bedbug Control. [Not Funded] › § 42–3551.01. Definitions [Not Funded]

§ 42–3551.01. Definitions [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(Feb. 23, 2023, D.C. Law 24-238, § 2, 69 DCR 14738.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-238: § 9 of D.C. Law 24-238 provided that the creation of this section by § 2 of D.C. Law 24-238 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 42 - Real Property › Chapter 35C - Bedbug Control. [Not Funded] › § 42–3551.02. Rights and responsibilities of housing providers and tenants. [Not Funded]

§ 42–3551.02. Rights and responsibilities of housing providers and tenants. [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(Feb. 23, 2023, D.C. Law 24-238, § 3, 69 DCR 14738.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-238: § 9 of D.C. Law 24-238 provided that the creation of this section by § 3 of D.C. Law 24-238 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 42 - Real Property › Chapter 35C - Bedbug Control. [Not Funded] › § 42–3551.03. Responsibilities of pest control professionals. [Not Funded]

§ 42–3551.03. Responsibilities of pest control professionals. [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(Feb. 23, 2023, D.C. Law 24-238, § 4, 69 DCR 14738.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-238: § 9 of D.C. Law 24-238 provided that the creation of this section by § 4 of D.C. Law 24-238 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 42 - Real Property › Chapter 35C - Bedbug Control. [Not Funded] › § 42–3551.04. Responsibilities of the Department. [Not Funded]

§ 42–3551.04. Responsibilities of the Department. [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(Feb. 23, 2023, D.C. Law 24-238, § 5, 69 DCR 14738.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-238: § 9 of D.C. Law 24-238 provided that the creation of this section by § 5 of D.C. Law 24-238 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 42 - Real Property › Chapter 35C - Bedbug Control. [Not Funded] › § 42–3551.05. Bedbug Inspection and Remediation Assistance Program. [Not Funded]

§ 42–3551.05. Bedbug Inspection and Remediation Assistance Program. [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(Feb. 23, 2023, D.C. Law 24-238, § 6, 69 DCR 14738.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-238: § 9 of D.C. Law 24-238 provided that the creation of this section by § 6 of D.C. Law 24-238 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 42 - Real Property › Chapter 36 - Residential Drug-Related Evictions › Subchapter I - Residential Drug-Related Evictions › § 42–3603. Preliminary injunction review

§ 42–3603. Preliminary injunction review.
(a) After commencement of an action under § 42-3602 and upon request of a party, the Court shall hold a hearing to determine if a preliminary injunction should be granted to prevent a tenant from directly or indirectly maintaining a drug haven or nuisance.
(b) The Court may grant a motion for a preliminary injunction if the plaintiff meets the necessary legal requirements for a preliminary injunction. The factors that the Court shall consider in determining whether the plaintiff is entitled to a preliminary injunction are:
(1) Whether the plaintiff is likely to prevail on the merits of the case;
(2) Whether, in the absence of relief, the plaintiff will suffer irreparable harm;
(3) Whether there will be substantial harm to the defendant or another party if relief is granted; and
(4) Whether the public interest favors granting relief.
(c) The housing provider and the Mayor shall not be required to give bond to obtain an injunction.
(Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 1304, 47 DCR 6308.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 42-3606.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see § 1304 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-376, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6574).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1304 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-438, October 20, 2000, 47 DCR 8740).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 42 - Real Property › Chapter 36 - Residential Drug-Related Evictions › Subchapter I - Residential Drug-Related Evictions › § 42–3604. Full hearing

§ 42–3604. Full hearing.
(a)(1) Within 10 days of the issuance of the preliminary injunction, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, the Court shall hold a full hearing on the merits of the eviction action. If a hearing for a preliminary injunction has not been requested, the Court shall expeditiously schedule a full hearing. If it is determined by a preponderance of the evidence, after consideration of the factors set forth in § 42-3602, that the rental unit is a drug haven, the Court shall issue a final order that mandates one or more of the following:
(A) Eviction of the tenant or occupant within 72 hours; or
(B) Closure of the rental unit for a period of time to be decided by the Court.
(2) The Court may order the owner of the property to submit for court approval a plan of correction to ensure, to the extent reasonably possible, that the property will not again be used for a drug haven or nuisance.
(b) Execution of a final order shall occur within 5 days of the issuance of the final order, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. If the United States Marshal of the District of Columbia has not executed the final order within 5 days of issuance of the final order, the final order shall continue to be executable and valid, in accordance with Rule 16(a) of the Court Rules of Civil Procedure.
(c) The Court shall not enter a final order to evict a tenant or occupant against whom the action was filed if the tenant or occupant shows by a preponderance of the evidence that the events or actions upon which the judgment may be granted:
(1) Could not reasonably have been known to the tenant or occupant;
(2) Were not part of a pattern and practice of the tenant or occupant of the unit; or
(3) Were reported to the Metropolitan Police Department by the tenant or occupant.
(Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 1305, 47 DCR 6308.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see § 1305 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-376, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6574).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1305 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-438, October 20, 2000, 47 DCR 8740).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 42 - Real Property › Chapter 36 - Residential Drug-Related Evictions › Subchapter I - Residential Drug-Related Evictions › § 42–3605. Default judgment

§ 42–3605. Default judgment.
The Court shall not enter a default judgment to evict a tenant or occupant who has failed to plead or otherwise defend unless, based upon evidence presented by the plaintiff, the Court determines that the rental unit is a drug haven or nuisance.
(Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 1306, 47 DCR 6308.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see § 1306 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-376, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6574).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1306 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-438, October 20, 2000, 47 DCR 8740).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 42 - Real Property › Chapter 36 - Residential Drug-Related Evictions › Subchapter I - Residential Drug-Related Evictions › § 42–3606. Complaint by affected tenant or resident association

§ 42–3606. Complaint by affected tenant or resident association.
(a) To initiate an action pursuant to § 42-3602, an affected tenant, resident, or resident association may submit a petition accompanied by a complaint for review by the Mayor. The housing provider may be named as party plaintiff in the petition. The review of the petition by the Mayor shall be completed within 7 days of receipt of the petition.
(b) The petition shall set forth the following:
(1) The date and time the affected tenant, resident, or resident association witnessed the possession, manufacture, storage, distribution, use, or attempted possession, manufacture, storage, distribution, or use of an illegal drug in the rental unit by a tenant or occupant;
(2) The name, address, and telephone number of any corroborating witness; and
(3) Any other information relevant to the petition that can be verified by a named witness or independent authority, including the Metropolitan Police Department.
(c) If, upon review, the Mayor determines that a petition and complaint are complete, the affected tenant, resident, or resident association may file the complaint with the Court to commence an action pursuant to § 42-3602.
(d) The Court shall proceed to consider the complaint under §§ 42-3602 and 42-3603.
(Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 1307, 47 DCR 6308.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see § 1307 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-376, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6574).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1307 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-438, October 20, 2000, 47 DCR 8740).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 42 - Real Property › Chapter 36 - Residential Drug-Related Evictions › Subchapter I - Residential Drug-Related Evictions › § 42–3607. Mayor’s authority and responsibility

§ 42–3607. Mayor’s authority and responsibility.
(a) The Mayor shall establish within the Metropolitan Police Department a division to provide assistance to, supervision of, or protection to a plaintiff who has obtained an eviction order or other relief pursuant to this subchapter.
(b) The Mayor shall report to the Council on an annual basis on the effectiveness of this subchapter.
(Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 1308, 47 DCR 6308.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see § 1308 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-376, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6574).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1308 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-438, October 20, 2000, 47 DCR 8740).
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of Authority Pursuant to D.C. Law 13-172, the Residential Drug-Related Evictions Re-enactment Act of 2000, see Mayor’s Order 2006-206, December 30, 2005 53 DCR 2701).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 42 - Real Property › Chapter 36 - Residential Drug-Related Evictions › Subchapter I - Residential Drug-Related Evictions › § 42–3608. Court costs and attorney’s fees

§ 42–3608. Court costs and attorney’s fees.
The Court may award court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees to a civic association, community association, or resident association that is the prevailing plaintiff in an action brought under this subchapter.
(Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 1309, 47 DCR 6308.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see § 1309 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-376, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6574).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1309 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-438, October 20, 2000, 47 DCR 8740).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 42 - Real Property › Chapter 36 - Residential Drug-Related Evictions › Subchapter I - Residential Drug-Related Evictions › § 42–3609. Availability of other remedies

§ 42–3609. Availability of other remedies.
The provisions of this subchapter shall not limit the availability of other remedies under law or other equitable relief whether or not an adequate remedy exists at law.
(Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 1310, 47 DCR 6308.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see § 1310 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-376, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6574).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1310 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-438, October 20, 2000, 47 DCR 8740).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 42 - Real Property › Chapter 36 - Residential Drug-Related Evictions › Subchapter I - Residential Drug-Related Evictions › § 42–3610. Rules

§ 42–3610. Rules.
(a) The Mayor shall issue proposed rules to implement the provisions of this subchapter. The proposed rules shall be submitted to the Council for a 45-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, and days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed rules, in whole or in part, by resolution within this 45-day review period, the proposed rules shall be deemed approved. Nothing in this section shall affect any requirements imposed upon the Mayor by subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2.
(b) The Mayor may issue emergency rules without prior Council approval, which shall be effective for not more than 120 days.
(Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 1311, 47 DCR 6308.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see § 1311 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-376, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6574).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1311 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-438, October 20, 2000, 47 DCR 8740).
Resolutions
Resolution 16-614, the “Residential Drug-Related Evictions Regulations Approval Resolution of 2006”, was approved effective April 18, 2006.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 42 - Real Property › Chapter 36 - Residential Drug-Related Evictions › Subchapter II - Expired Provisions › § 42–3631. Definitions

§ 42–3631. Definitions.
Expired.
(June 13, 1990, D.C. Law 8-139, § 2, 37 DCR 2645; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-176, § 2(a), 43 DCR 4234.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 45-2559.1.
Expiration of Law
Expiration of Law 8-139
Section 12(b) of D.C. Law 8-139 provided that the act shall expire 10 years after the effective date of the act. D.C. Law 8-139 became effective on June 13, 1990.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(a) of the Drug House Abatement Emergency Amendment Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-446, December 5, 1996, 43 DCR 6664).
For temporary amendment of section, see § 2 of the Abatement of Controlled Dangerous Substances Nuisances Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-376, June 5, 1998, 45 DCR 4461), § 2 of the Abatement of Controlled Dangerous Substances Nuisances Legislative Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-424, July 31, 1998, 45 DCR 5680), and § 2 of the Abatement of Controlled Dangerous Substances Nuisances Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-513, November 18, 1998, 45 DCR 9047).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Abatement of Controlled Dangerous Substances Nuisance Temporary Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-158, October 7, 1998, law notification 45 DCR 7576).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 42 - Real Property › Chapter 36 - Residential Drug-Related Evictions › Subchapter II - Expired Provisions › § 42–3632. Action for possession of rental unit used as a drug haven

§ 42–3632. Action for possession of rental unit used as a drug haven.
Expired.
(June 13, 1990, D.C. Law 8-139, § 3, 37 DCR 2645; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-176, § 2(b), 43 DCR 4234; June 3, 1997, D.C. Law 11-274, § 19(a), 44 DCR 1232.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 45-2559.2.
Expiration of Law
Expiration of Law 8-139
See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3631.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(b) of the Drug House Abatement Emergency Amendment Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-446, December 5, 1996, 43 DCR 6664).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 42 - Real Property › Chapter 36 - Residential Drug-Related Evictions › Subchapter II - Expired Provisions › § 42–3633. Preliminary injunction review

§ 42–3633. Preliminary injunction review.
Expired.
(June 13, 1990, D.C. Law 8-139, § 4, 37 DCR 2645; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-176, § 2(c), 43 DCR 4234.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 45-2559.3.
Expiration of Law
Expiration of Law 8-139
See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3631.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(c) of the Drug House Abatement Emergency Amendment Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-446, December 5, 1996, 43 DCR 6664).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 42 - Real Property › Chapter 36 - Residential Drug-Related Evictions › Subchapter II - Expired Provisions › § 42–3634. Full hearing

§ 42–3634. Full hearing.
Expired.
(June 13, 1990, D.C. Law 8-139, § 5, 37 DCR 2645; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-176, § 2(d), 43 DCR 4234.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 45-2559.4.
Expiration of Law
Expiration of Law 8-139
See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3631.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(d) of the Drug House Abatement Emergency Amendment Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-446, December 5, 1996, 43 DCR 6664).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 42 - Real Property › Chapter 36 - Residential Drug-Related Evictions › Subchapter II - Expired Provisions › § 42–3635. Default judgment

§ 42–3635. Default judgment.
Expired.
(June 13, 1990, D.C. Law 8-139, § 6, 37 DCR 2645; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-176, § 2(e), 43 DCR 4234.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 45-2559.5.
Expiration of Law
Expiration of Law 8-139
See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3631.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(e) of the Drug House Abatement Emergency Amendment Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-446, December 5, 1996, 43 DCR 6664).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 42 - Real Property › Chapter 36 - Residential Drug-Related Evictions › Subchapter II - Expired Provisions › § 42–3636. Complaint by affected tenant or resident association

§ 42–3636. Complaint by affected tenant or resident association.
Expired.
(June 13, 1990, D.C. Law 8-139, § 7, 37 DCR 2645.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 45-2559.6.
Expiration of Law
Expiration of Law 8-139
See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3631.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 42 - Real Property › Chapter 36 - Residential Drug-Related Evictions › Subchapter II - Expired Provisions › § 42–3637. Mayor’s authority and responsibility

§ 42–3637. Mayor’s authority and responsibility.
Expired.
(June 13, 1990, D.C. Law 8-139, § 8, 37 DCR 2645.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 45-2559.7.
Expiration of Law
Expiration of Law 8-139
See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3631.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 42 - Real Property › Chapter 36 - Residential Drug-Related Evictions › Subchapter II - Expired Provisions › § 42–3638. Court costs and attorney’s fees

§ 42–3638. Court costs and attorney’s fees.
Expired.
(June 13, 1990, D.C. Law 8-139, § 8a; as added, Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-176, § 2(f), 43 DCR 4234.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 45-2559.7a.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary addition of section, see § 2(f) of the Drug House Abatement Emergency Amendment Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-446, December 5, 1996, 43 DCR 6664).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 42 - Real Property › Chapter 36 - Residential Drug-Related Evictions › Subchapter II - Expired Provisions › § 42–3639. Definitions

§ 42–3639. Definitions.
Expired.
(June 13, 1990, D.C. Law 8-139, § 9, 37 DCR 2645.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 45-2559.8.
Expiration of Law
Expiration of Law 8-139
See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3631.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 42 - Real Property › Chapter 36 - Residential Drug-Related Evictions › Subchapter II - Expired Provisions › § 42–3640. Availability of other remedies

§ 42–3640. Availability of other remedies.
Expired.
(June 13, 1990, D.C. Law 8-139, § 10, 37 DCR 2645; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-176, § 2(g), 43 DCR 4234.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 45-2559.9.
Expiration of Law
Expiration of Law 8-139
See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3631.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(g) of the Drug House Abatement Emergency Amendment Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-446, December 5, 1996, 43 DCR 6664).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 42 - Real Property › Chapter 36A - Tenant Receivership › § 42–3651.01. Purpose of the appointment of a receiver

§ 42–3651.01. Purpose of the appointment of a receiver.
The purpose of the appointment of a receiver under this chapter shall be to safeguard the health, safety, and security of the tenants of a rental housing accommodation if there exists a violation of District of Columbia or federal law which seriously threatens the tenant’s health, safety, or security. The receiver shall not take actions inconsistent with this purpose or take actions other than those necessary and proper to the maintenance and repair of the rental housing accommodation. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit or abrogate any other common law or statutory right to petition for receivership, nor shall anything in this chapter prevent a tenant or tenant association from asserting as a defense or counterclaim a housing provider's non-compliance with applicable housing regulations.
(Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-281, § 501, 48 DCR 1888; Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-207, § 2(a), 67 DCR 13899.)
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.”
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of Authority Under D.C. Law 13-281, the “Abatement and Condemnation of Nuisance Property Omnibus Amendment Act of 2002”, see Mayor’s Order 2002-33, March 1, 2002 ( 49 DCR 1875).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 42 - Real Property › Chapter 36A - Tenant Receivership › § 42–3651.03. Petition for receivership

§ 42–3651.03. Petition for receivership.
(a) Notwithstanding the availability of any other remedy, the Attorney General for the District of Columbia may, in the name of the District of Columbia and based on the grounds set forth in § 42-3651.02, petition the Superior Court of the District of Columbia (“Court”) to appoint a receiver of the rents or payments for use and occupancy for the affected rental housing accommodation.
(a-1)(1) The Attorney General for the District of Columbia shall have the authority to issue subpoenas related to any investigation when necessary to determine whether adequate grounds exist to file a petition to appoint a receiver or to determine if a person or party subject to a receivership is maintaining other rental accommodations in a state of disrepair that constitutes a serious threat to the health, safety, or security of the tenants or to the public. Such subpoenas shall be for:
(A) The production of documents and materials;
(B) The inspection of premises;
(C) The attendance and testimony of witnesses under oath; and
(D) Sworn written responses to questions.
(2) Subpoenas issued pursuant to this subsection shall conform to the procedures established in § 1-301.88d.
(b) Notwithstanding the availability of any other remedy, a majority of the tenants in the rental housing accommodation may, based on the grounds set forth in § 42-3651.02, submit a written request asking the Attorney General for the District of Columbia to petition the Court to appoint a receiver of the rents or payments for use and occupancy of the affected rental housing accommodation. If the Attorney General for the District of Columbia denies the request or does not file a petition within 5 days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, after receiving a request, the requestor may file with the Court a petition for the appointment of a receiver.
(c) Except as provided in § 42-3651.04(b), the Court shall set a date for a hearing on the petition no later than 30 days after the filing of the petition.
(Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-281, § 503, 48 DCR 1888; Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-207, § 2(c), 67 DCR 13899.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 42-3651.04, § 42-3651.05, and § 42-3651.07.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 42 - Real Property › Chapter 36A - Tenant Receivership › § 42–3651.08. Final Accounting

§ 42–3651.08. Final Accounting.
Within 30 calendar days after termination of a receivership, the receiver shall give the Court a complete accounting of all property with which he or she has been entrusted, all funds collected, and all expenses incurred.
(Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-281, § 508, 48 DCR 1888.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 42 - Real Property › Chapter 36B - Lease-Purchase Agreements › § 42–3671.01. Definitions

§ 42–3671.01. Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the term:
(1) “Advertisement” means a commercial message in any medium that aids, promotes, or assists, directly or indirectly, a lease-purchase agreement. The term “advertisement” shall not include in-store merchandising aids or window signs.
(2) “Cash price” means the price at which the lessor would have sold the property to the consumer for cash on the date of the lease-purchase agreement.
(3) “Consumer” means a natural person who rents personal property under a lease-purchase agreement to be used primarily for personal, family, or household purposes.
(4) “Consummation” means the time a consumer becomes contractually obligated on a lease-purchase agreement.
(5) “Department” means the Department of Buildings.
(6) “Lessor” means a person who regularly provides the use of property through lease-purchase agreements and to whom lease payments are initially payable on the face of the lease-purchase agreement.
(7)(A) “Lease-purchase agreement” mean an agreement for the use of personal property:
(i) By a natural person primarily for personal, family, or household purposes;
(ii) For an initial period of 4 months or less that is automatically renewable with each payment after the initial period, but does not obligate or require the consumer to continue leasing or using the property beyond the initial period; and
(iii) That permits the consumer to become the owner of the property.
(B) A lease-purchase agreement shall not mean:
(i) A consumer transaction under Chapter 38 of Title 28 of the District of Columbia Official Code or Chapter 100 of Title 16 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (16 DCRM § 100 et seq.);
(ii) A security interest as defined in Chapter 38 of Title 28;
(iii) A loan, an instrument in writing for the payment of money at a future time, or interest under Chapter 38 of Title 28;
(iv) A lease-purchase agreement primarily for business, commercial, agricultural purposes, or those made with governmental agencies or instrumentalities or with organizations;
(v) A lease of a safe deposit box:
(vi) A lease or bailment of personal property which is incidental to the lease of real property and which provides that the consumer has no option to purchase the leased property;
(vii) A lease of an automobile; or
(viii) A lease or purchase or real property.
(Apr. 13, 2002, D.C. Law 14-99, § 2, 49 DCR 1000; Apr. 5, 2021, D.C. Law 23-269, § 501(aa), 68 DCR 001490.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 42 - Real Property › Chapter 36B - Lease-Purchase Agreements › § 42–3671.02. Consumer rights

§ 42–3671.02. Consumer rights.
(a) At consummation, the consumer shall have the right to choose, if the property is lost, stolen, damaged, or destroyed, whether to be responsible for either a stipulated valuation agreed to at the time the contract is entered into or the fair market value of the property if, and as of the time, it is lost, stolen, damaged, or destroyed.
(b) At consummation, the consumer shall be provided an option to purchase the property in accordance with the disclosure required under § 42-3671.04. The option shall include the consumer’s right to exercise an early purchase option and the price, formula, or method for determining the price at which the property may be so purchased.
(c) At consummation, the consumer shall be provided a statement that the lessor is responsible for maintaining or servicing the property while it is being leased, together with a description of that responsibility, and a statement that if any part of a manufacturer’s express warranty covers the leased property at the time the consumer acquires ownership of the property, it shall be transferred to the consumer, if allowed by the terms of the warranty.
(d) At consummation, the consumer shall be provided a statement that the consumer may terminate the agreement without penalty by voluntarily surrendering or returning the property in good repair upon expiration of any lease term.
(Apr. 13, 2002, D.C. Law 14-99, § 3, 49 DCR 1000.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 42 - Real Property › Chapter 36B - Lease-Purchase Agreements › § 42–3671.03. General requirements of disclosures

§ 42–3671.03. General requirements of disclosures.
(a) The lessor shall disclose to the consumer the information required by § 42-3671.04. In a transaction involving more than one lessor, only one lessor need make the disclosures, but all lessors shall be bound by the disclosures.
(b) The disclosures shall be made at or before consummation.
(c) The disclosures shall be made clearly and conspicuously in writing and a copy of the lease-purchase agreement shall be provided to the consumer. The disclosures required under § 42-3671.04 shall be made on the face of the contract above the line for the consumer’s signature.
(d) If a disclosure becomes inaccurate as the result of an action, occurrence, or agreement by the consumer after delivery of the required disclosures, the resulting inaccuracy shall not be a violation of this chapter.
(e) The lease-purchase agreement shall include a statement indicating all fees that are charged under the lease-purchase agreement separately, including any other charges such as taxes, late payment fees, default fees, processing fees, pickup fees, fees for optional services or products, or reinstatement fees.
(Apr. 13, 2002, D.C. Law 14-99, § 4, 49 DCR 1000.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 42 - Real Property › Chapter 36B - Lease-Purchase Agreements › § 42–3671.04. Disclosures

§ 42–3671.04. Disclosures.
(a) For each lease-purchase agreement, the lessor shall disclose in the agreement the following items, as applicable:
(1) The number, amount, and timing of all lease payments necessary to acquire ownership of the property;
(2) A statement that the consumer will not own the property until the consumer has made the total payment required to purchase under the lease-purchase agreement;
(3) A statement that the consumer is responsible for the fair market value of the property if, and as of the time, it is lost, stolen, damaged, or destroyed;
(4) A brief description of the leased property, sufficient to identify the property to the consumer and the lessor, including an identification number, if applicable, and a statement indicating whether the property is new or used; provided, that a statement that indicates new property is used shall not be a violation of this chapter;
(5) A brief description of any damages to the leased property;
(6) The cash price of the property; provided, that if the lease-purchase agreement involves a lease of items as a set, a statement of the aggregate cash price of all items shall satisfy this requirement;
(7) The total of initial payments paid or required at or before consummation or delivery of the property, whichever is later;
(8) A statement that the total of lease payments does not include other charges, such as taxes, late payment fees, default fees, processing fees, pickup fees, fees for optional services or products, or reinstatement fees, which fees shall be separately disclosed in the contract;
(9) A statement clearly summarizing the terms of the consumer’s option to purchase, including a statement that the consumer has the right to exercise an early purchase option and the price, formula, or method for determining the price at which the property may be so purchased;
(10) A statement that the lessor is responsible for maintaining or servicing the property while it is being leased, together with a description of that responsibility, and a statement that if any part of a manufacturer’s express warranty covers the lease property at the time the consumer acquires ownership of the property, it shall be transferred to the consumer, if allowed by the terms of the warranty;
(11) The date of the transaction and the identities of the lessor and consumer;
(12) A statement that the consumer may terminate the agreement without penalty by voluntarily surrendering or returning the property in good repair upon expiration of any lease term; and
(13) Notice of the right to reinstate a lease-purchase agreement as provided in § 42-3671.07.
(b) With respect to matters specifically governed by the Consumer Credit Protection Act, approved May 29, 1968 (88 Stat. 1511; 15 U.S.C. § 1601 et seq.), compliance with that Act shall satisfy the requirements of this section.
(Apr. 13, 2002, D.C. Law 14-99, § 5, 49 DCR 1000.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 42-3671.02 and § 42-3671.03.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 42 - Real Property › Chapter 36B - Lease-Purchase Agreements › § 42–3671.05. Maintenance of the property

§ 42–3671.05. Maintenance of the property.
During the rental term, the lessor shall maintain the property in good working condition, including repairing or replacing, if repair cannot be completed within a reasonable time, any property which fails to perform as a result of a defect in the property not caused by harmful conditions outside the merchant’s or manufacturer’s control or by improper use by the consumer, as long as no other person has been permitted to repair it. The merchant may, but shall not be required, to repair or replace property which has been damaged by the negligent or intentional act of the consumer.
(Apr. 13, 2002, D.C. Law 14-99, § 6, 49 DCR 1000.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 42 - Real Property › Chapter 36B - Lease-Purchase Agreements › § 42–3671.06. Prohibited practices

§ 42–3671.06. Prohibited practices.
A lease-purchase agreement shall not contain:
(1) A confession of judgment;
(2) A negotiable instrument;
(3) A security interest or any other claim of a property interest in any goods except those goods delivered by the lessor under the lease-purchase agreement;
(4) A wage assignment;
(5) A waiver by the consumer of claims or defenses; or
(6) A provision authorizing the lessor, or the lessor’s agent, to enter upon the consumer’s premises or to commit any breach of the peace in the repossession of goods.
(Apr. 13, 2002, D.C. Law 14-99, § 7, 49 DCR 1000.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 42 - Real Property › Chapter 36B - Lease-Purchase Agreements › § 42–3671.07. Reinstatement

§ 42–3671.07. Reinstatement.
(a) A consumer who fails to make a timely rental payment may reinstate the agreement, without losing any rights or options which exist under the agreement, by the payment of:
(1) All current and past due rental charges;
(2) If the property has been picked up, the reasonable costs of pickup and redelivery; and
(3) Any applicable late fee, within 5 days of the renewal date if the consumer pays monthly, or within 2 days of the renewal date if the consumer pays more frequently than monthly.
(b) In the case of a consumer who has paid less than 2/3 of the total payments required to purchase under the lease-purchase agreement and who has returned, or voluntarily surrendered, the property, other than through judicial process, during the applicable reinstatement period set forth in subsection (a) of this section, the consumer may reinstate the agreement during a period of not less than 21 days after the date of the return of property.
(c) In the case of a consumer who has paid at least 2/3 of the total of payments and has returned, or voluntarily surrendered, the property, other than through judicial process, during the applicable period set forth in subsection (a) of this section, the consumer may reinstate the agreement during a period of not less than 45 days after the date of the return of the property.
(d) Nothing in this section shall prevent a lessor from attempting to repossess property during the reinstatement period, but repossession shall not affect the consumer’s right to reinstate. Upon reinstatement, the lessor shall provide the consumer with the same property or substitute property of comparable quality and condition.
(Apr. 13, 2002, D.C. Law 14-99, § 8, 49 DCR 1000.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 42-3671.04.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 42 - Real Property › Chapter 36B - Lease-Purchase Agreements › § 42–3671.08. Receipts and accounts

§ 42–3671.08. Receipts and accounts.
A lessor shall provide to the consumer a written receipt for each payment made by cash or money order.
(Apr. 13, 2002, D.C. Law 14-99, § 9, 49 DCR 1000.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 42 - Real Property › Chapter 36B - Lease-Purchase Agreements › § 42–3671.09. Renegotiations and extension

§ 42–3671.09. Renegotiations and extension.
(a) Renegotiation shall occur when an existing lease-purchase agreement is satisfied and replaced by a new agreement undertaken by the same lessor and consumer. A renegotiation shall be considered a new agreement requiring new disclosures; provided, that renegotiation shall not include events of the following nature:
(1) The addition or return of property in a multiple-item agreement or the substitution of the lease property if the average payment allocable to the payment period is not changed by more than 25%;
(2) A deferral or extension of one or more periodic payments, or portions of a periodic payment;
(3) A reduction in charges in the lease or agreement; or
(4) A lease agreement involved in a court proceeding.
(b) No disclosures shall be required for an extension of a lease-purchase agreement.
(Apr. 13, 2002, D.C. Law 14-99, § 10, 49 DCR 1000.)