§ 42-3228Title 42
Lease held by an infant or person with a mental disability — Renewed lease valid.
Every such surrender, and such lease or leases granted thereupon, shall be, and be deemed as valid and legal, to all intents and purposes, as if such surrender had been made by and on the behalf of a person of full age, or sane mind.
Annotations
29 Geo. 2, ch. 31, § 4, 1756 Kilty’s Rep. 253 Alex. Br. Stat. 790 Comp. Stat. D.C., 336, § 73 Apr. 24, 2007, D.C. Law 16-305, § 64(g), 53 DCR 6198 D.C. Law 16-305 rewrote the section heading, which formerly read: “Lease held by infant or mentally handicapped—Renewed lease valid”. 1973 Ed., § 45-930. 1981 Ed., § 45-1428.
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