D.C. Code tit. 42 § 42-3531.14
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The Attorney General for the District of Columbia may bring any appropriate legal action, or defend any action, to collect the amount owed by an owner pursuant to this chapter .
Under D.C. Code § 42-3531.14, the Attorney General for the District of Columbia is authorized to pursue or defend legal actions in order to recover amounts that a property owner owes under the chapter. This provision gives the Attorney General an active enforcement role, allowing the government to initiate litigation rather than waiting for private parties to act. It functions as a collection mechanism within the broader framework established by D.C. Code § 42-3531.01 et seq.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners subject to obligations under D.C. Code § 42-3531.14 should be aware that the District's Attorney General can bring legal action to collect any outstanding amounts owed under this chapter. Compliant operators generally ensure that any amounts determined to be owed are addressed promptly, since the provision gives the government independent authority to pursue collection through the courts. Keeping accurate records of payments and communications related to obligations under D.C. Code § 42-3531.01 et seq. is a practice commonly associated with sound property management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
D.C. Code § 42-3531.14 establishes that the Attorney General for the District of Columbia can take legal action on behalf of the District to collect amounts owed by owners under this chapter, which may benefit tenants when owners have failed to meet their financial obligations. Tenants who believe an owner owes amounts under D.C. Code § 42-3531.01 et seq. may consider contacting the Office of the Attorney General or a local tenant-rights organization to understand what remedies or enforcement pathways may be available. This provision reflects a public enforcement mechanism that operates alongside any private rights tenants may hold.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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