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law favor landlord or not (by george [DC]) Jan 26, 2008 7:17 PM

law favor landlord or not (by george [DC]) Jan 26, 2008 7:18 PM

law favor landlord or not (by Rayh78 [VA]) Jan 26, 2008 8:14 PM

law favor landlord or not (by Irish [MD]) Jan 26, 2008 8:22 PM

law favor landlord or not (by mike [MO]) Jan 27, 2008 7:08 AM

law favor landlord or not (by Wallace CPM [VA]) Jan 27, 2008 7:36 AM

law favor landlord or not (by george [DC]) Posted on: Jan 26, 2008 7:17 PM
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State Specific Question About: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (DC)DO THEIR LANDLORD CITY LAW FAVOR LANDLORD OR TENANT.

--64.136.xx.xxx

law favor landlord or not (by george [DC]) Posted on: Jan 26, 2008 7:18 PM
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--64.136.xx.xxx

law favor landlord or not (by Rayh78 [VA]) Posted on: Jan 26, 2008 8:14 PM
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I really dont know much about DC.

But my guess would be that every state (or district) law favors the TENANT.

Courts seem to hold landlords to a higher standard. --72.82.xx.xxx

law favor landlord or not (by Irish [MD]) Posted on: Jan 26, 2008 8:22 PM
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Methinks that the law favors the one who knows the laws better than the other, and of course with documentation in the hip pocket if and when you have to take the issue to court... --71.168.xx.xxx

law favor landlord or not (by mike [MO]) Posted on: Jan 27, 2008 7:08 AM
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laws favor tenant in most places. Tenants have the voting right to elect politicians. LL's pay all the taxes but still only carry one vote if they are even residing in that district --24.107.xx.xx

law favor landlord or not (by Wallace CPM [VA]) Posted on: Jan 27, 2008 7:36 AM
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The tenant. DC has the most ONEROUS discrimination laws AND Rent Control.

In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code Section 2-1401.01et seq., (Act) the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived:

Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment

based on any of the above categories is also prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act

will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

It is unlawful for any person to practice discrimination in the rental or sale of housing accommodations

and commercial space in the District of Columbia on the basis of the above categories.

The D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, Section 2-1402.21 of the D.C. Code, prohibits acts performed wholly

or partially for a discriminatory reason:

“To interrupt, or terminate, or refuse, or fail to initiate or conduct any transaction in real property; or to

require different terms for such transaction; or to represent falsely that an interest in real property is not

available for transaction;…”

Similar prohibitions apply to “blockbusting,” “steering,” and financing.

COMPLAINTS OF POSSIBLE VIOLATIONS OF THIS LAW MAY BE FILED WITH:

Government of the District of Columbia

Office of Human Rights

441 4th Street, N.W., 570N

Washington, D.C. 20001

Telephone (202) 727-4559 • Fax (202) 727-9589

www.ohr.dc.gov

Adrian Fenty, Mayor

Race

Color

Sex (Gender or sexual harassment)

National Origin

Religion

Age

Marital Status

Personal Appearance

Sexual Orientation

Gender Identity or Expression

Familial Status

Family Responsibilities

Matriculation

Political Affiliation

Disability

Source of Income

Place of Residence or Business --64.12.xxx.xxx

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