District of Columbia Repair and deduct
Can a tenant fix something and deduct it from rent in District of Columbia?
There is no D.C. Code provision letting tenants repair and deduct in D.C. Code title 42, chapters 32 and 35. Full-text search (code.dccouncil.gov full-chapter pages).
Verified Source: D.C. Code title 42, chapters 32 and 35 · last checked 2026-10-23
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