District of Columbia Repairs and habitability remedies
What can a tenant do if the landlord won't make repairs in District of Columbia?
If a rental building is cited for a housing code violation that seriously threatens tenants' health, safety or security, and the owner fails to fix it in time after notice, the court can appoint a receiver to make repairs.
Verified Source: D.C. Code § 42-3651.02(a) · last checked 2026-10-23
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