Code of the District of Columbia
Official codified DC law sourced from the DC Council Open Law Library (public domain). 21,163 sections indexed.
- § 41-141.01Unclaimed deposits for excavation work in public space.
- § 41-141Uniformity of application and construction.
- § 41-142Retroactivity of chapter.
- § 41-201Filing and indexing of financial statements; legal effect.
- § 41-202Disposal of void or lapsed instruments; termination statement; exceptions.
- § 41-203Destruction of released instruments.
- § 41-204False statements; failure to render termination statement; “Attorney General” defined.
- § 41-301Definitions.
- § 41-302General provisions.
- § 41-303Seizure; pre-seizure hearings for real property.
- § 41-304Notice.
- § 41-305Contesting forfeiture.
- § 41-306Post-seizure property retention hearing.
- § 41-307Libel of information.
- § 41-308Forfeiture proceeding.
- § 41-309Return of property.
- § 41-310Disposal of forfeited property.
- § 41-311Prohibition on adoptive seizures.
- § 41-312Reporting requirements.
- § 41-313Remission or mitigation.
- § 41-314Rule of lenity; construction.
- § 41-315Rules.
- § 42-1001“Power” defined.
- § 42-1002General power.
- § 42-1003Special power.
- § 42-1004Beneficial power.
- § 42-1005Giving of absolute power — To owner of limited estate.
- § 42-1006Giving of absolute power — To owner of unlimited estate.
- § 42-1007Giving of absolute power — Where no remainder on grantee’s estate.
- § 42-1008Construction of power to devise inheritance given to tenant with limited estate.
- § 42-1009Right of grantor to reserve power.
- § 42-101No acknowledgment of deed by attorney.
- § 42-1010Liability of special and beneficial power in equity.
- § 42-1011General powers in trust.
- § 42-1012Special powers in trust.
- § 42-1013Trust powers imperative — Duty upon grantee.
- § 42-1014Trust powers imperative — Effect of grantee’s right of selection of objects of trust.
- § 42-1015Beneficiaries to take equally unless otherwise directed; effect of giving trustee discretion.
- § 42-1016Execution of trust powers for benefit of creditors and assignees.
- § 42-1017Writing needed to execute power.
- § 42-1018Power to be executed by devise, will, or grant, as directed.
- § 42-1019Grantee may execute power without direct reference to such.
- § 42-1101Definitions.
- § 42-1102.01Sales or assignments of instruments on secondary market exempt from tax.
- § 42-1102.02Transfer of economic interest defined.
- § 42-1102Deeds exempt from tax.
- § 42-1103Imposition of tax; rate; return; contents; liability for tax; extension of period for filing, and waiver of, return.
- § 42-1104Computation of tax where absence of or no consideration; when fair market value to be shown on return; consideration on deeds of trust or mortgages.
- § 42-1105Investigation by Mayor; summons; production of books, records, etc.; compelling attendance and production; refusal or obstruction of investigation.
- § 42-1106No recordation until return filed and tax paid; deeds evidencing transfer of economic interest in real property in District.
- § 42-1107Burden on taxpayer to prove deed exempt from tax.
- § 42-1108.01Enforcement.
- § 42-1108Deficiencies in tax; notice of determination; protests; hearings; time for payment.
- § 42-1109When Mayor may compromise tax.
- § 42-111Acknowledgments in Guam, Samoa, and Canal Zone.
- § 42-1110When Mayor may compromise tax; written agreement as to tax liability; finality thereof; penalties for certain acts in relation to compromises and agreements; prosecutions.
- § 42-1111Mayor may compromise penalties and adjust interest.
- § 42-1112Limitations; assessment or proceeding within 3 years of recordation of deed; exceptions; agreement to extend period; tolling thereof.
- § 42-1113Administration of oaths and affidavits by Mayor.
- § 42-1114Appeal from deficiency assessment.
- § 42-1115Overpayments and refunds thereof.
- § 42-1116Stamps and other devices as evidence of collection and payment of taxes.
- § 42-1117Promulgation of rules and regulations by Mayor.
- § 42-1118Abatement of taxes due where cost does not warrant collection.
- § 42-1119Elimination of fractional stamps or devices; payment of tax to nearest dollar.
- § 42-112Acknowledgments in Philippine Islands and Puerto Rico.
- § 42-1120General criminal penalties; prosecutions by Corporation Counsel
- § 42-1121Illegal acts relating to stamps and other devices; penalties.
- § 42-1122Collected moneys to be deposited in United States Treasury.
- § 42-1123Separability clause.
- § 42-1124Appropriations to carry out provisions of chapter.
- § 42-1201Appointment; duties; residency requirement; mayoral supervision
- § 42-1202Purchase of necessary equipment; employment of personnel.
- § 42-1203Deputy Recorder; effect of performance of duties.
- § 42-1204Second Deputy Recorder; effect of performance of duties.
- § 42-1205Vacancy in Office of Recorder; Deputy to fill vacancy.
- § 42-1206Public records to be open for free, public inspection.
- § 42-1207Notice of pendency of action (lis pendens).
- § 42-1208Purchase of typewriting machines; preference for typewritten records.
- § 42-1209Certain records to be recopied for preservation; limitation on expense.
- § 42-121Manner of acknowledgment; form of certificate
- § 42-1210Fees of Recorder of Deeds.
- § 42-1211Surcharges.
- § 42-1212Fees and emoluments of Recorder of Deeds deposited with Collector of Taxes.
- § 42-1213Maintenance of office to be included in estimate of District appropriations; appropriations for building, equipment, and supplies authorized.
- § 42-1214Recorder of Deed Automation and Infrastructure Improvement Fund.
- § 42-1215Recordation of service and discharge certificates; certified copies thereof; recordation of notice or other document relating to federal tax liens; fees.
- § 42-1216Office closed on Saturdays.
- § 42-1217Extension of time for recordation; Saturday, Sunday, and legal holidays.
- § 42-1218Authority of Mayor to adjust fees; computation of rates; exception.
- § 42-122Acknowledgment out of District
- § 42-123Acknowledgment in foreign country
- § 42-1231Definitions.
- § 42-1232Validity of electronic documents and digitized images.
- § 42-1233Recording of documents.
- § 42-1234Uniformity of application and construction.
- § 42-1235Relation to electronic signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.
- § 42-124Certain defective acknowledgments prior to March 3, 1879, validated.
- § 42-125Certain defective deeds and acknowledgments prior to January 1, 1969, validated
- § 42-126Acknowledgments by married women — prior to April 10, 1869
- § 42-127Acknowledgments by married women — when validates defective power of attorney
- § 42-128Validation of deeds made without acknowledgment prior to January 1, 1902
- § 42-129Acts of Congress and Acts of Maryland cumulative as to deeds prior to January 1, 1902
- § 42-1301Applicability and exceptions.
- § 42-1302Written statement; written indication of compliance.
- § 42-1303Scope of liability; information prepared by third party.
- § 42-1304Change in conditions after delivery.
- § 42-1305Residential disclosure requirements.
- § 42-1306Good faith disclosure.
- § 42-1307Scope of disclosure.
- § 42-1308Amendment of disclosure.
- § 42-1309Method of delivery.
- § 42-1310Failure to comply.
- § 42-1311Duty imposed on transferor only.
- § 42-1401Sale of life estate and contingent remainder in issue upon application of life tenant.
- § 42-1402Application for sale by verified bill; contents; parties.
- § 42-1403Proceeds of sale held by court and treated as real estate.
- § 42-1404Sale of limited estate and future interest generally; court decree; binding effect thereof.
- § 42-141Definitions.
- § 42-142Notarial acts.
- § 42-143Notarial acts in the District.
- § 42-144Notarial acts in other jurisdictions of the United States.
- § 42-145Notarial acts under federal authority.
- § 42-146Foreign notarial acts.
- § 42-147Certificate of notarial acts.
- § 42-148Short forms.
- § 42-1501Legal estate in cestui que use; exception.
- § 42-1502Where several are jointly seized of lands to use of any so seized, latter deemed to have possession and seizin alone.
- § 42-1503Effect of purchase for value without notice of trust; where express trust not declared in conveyance.
- § 42-1601Writ of waste; lease forfeited for waste and lessee to pay treble damages.
- § 42-1602Waste prohibited without written license; damages; amercement.
- § 42-1603Reversioner may maintain writ of waste although tenant’s interest assigned to another; applicability of provisions.
- § 42-1604Joint tenant or tenant in common against cotenant.
- § 42-1701Purposes.
- § 42-1702Definitions.
- § 42-1703Duties of real estate brokers, salespersons, and property managers.
- § 42-1704Escrow accounts.
- § 42-1705Written listing contract required.
- § 42-1706Establishment of Real Estate Guaranty and Education Fund; Mayor to determine sum for deposit into Fund.
- § 42-1707Applications for payments from Fund; maximum payment; management of Fund.
- § 42-1708Additional criminal penalties.
- § 42-1709Savings clause.
- § 42-1721Acting as broker or salesman without license unlawful
- § 42-1722Definitions --exceptions to license requirements
- § 42-1723Real Estate Commission; creation; membership; seal; records; compensation
- § 42-1724Qualifications for license
- § 42-1725Application for license
- § 42-1726Procedure when license refused
- § 42-1727Details relating to license
- § 42-1728Suspension or revocation of license
- § 42-1729Hearing before suspension
- § 42-1730Provisions applicable to nonresident brokers and salesmen
- § 42-1731Powers to obtain evidence
- § 42-1732Further exemptions
- § 42-1733List of licensees to be published
- § 42-1734Fraudulent transfers or loans
- § 42-1735License revoked on conviction of crime
- § 42-1736Penalties; prosecutions
- § 42-1737Bond required for renewal of licenses
- § 42-1738Separability
- § 42-1739Real Estate Commission of the District of Columbia.
- § 42-1740Powers and duties of Mayor; evidentiary use of copies of Commission documents; record of Commission proceedings.
- § 42-1741Fees.
- § 42-1742Licensure of real estate brokers, real estate salespersons, and property managers.
- § 42-1743Qualifications for licensure.
- § 42-1744Status of person previously licensed.
- § 42-1745Licensure required for property managers.
- § 42-1746Registration and certification required for resident managers.
- § 42-1747Qualifications for licensure of property managers.
- § 42-1748Waiver of examination and education requirements for property managers.
- § 42-1749Exemptions.
- § 42-1750Transfer of license; change of status; brokerage firms.
- § 42-1751Licensure of legal entities.
- § 42-1752Place of business.
- § 42-1753Prohibited names.
- § 42-1754Injunctions.
- § 42-1755Investigation of conduct; suspension or revocation of license; grounds; penalty in lieu of suspension; probationary period; reinstatement.
- § 42-1756Procedural requirements.
- § 42-1757Automatic suspension of license through affiliation; discharge or termination of employment or affiliation.
- § 42-1758Prohibited acts.
- § 42-1759License suspended upon criminal conviction.
- § 42-1760Effect of criminal conviction upon license application.
- § 42-1761Effect of license revocation or suspension upon partnership, association, or corporation.
- § 42-1762Suspension or revocation of property manager license; code of ethics applicable to all licensees.
- § 42-1763Criminal penalties; prosecutions.
- § 42-1764Duties of Corporation Counsel.
- § 42-1801Signs on sidewalk or parking prohibited; number of signs; removal; penalties.
- § 42-1901.01Applicability of chapter; corresponding terms; supersedure of prior law.
- § 42-1901.02Definitions.
- § 42-1901.03Separate titles.
- § 42-1901.04Separate taxation.
- § 42-1901.05Ordinances and regulations.
- § 42-1901.06Eminent domain.
- § 42-1901.07Variation by agreement.
- § 42-1901.08Interpretation of chapter.
- § 42-1902.01Creation of condominiums; recordation of instruments; plats; contiguity of units.
- § 42-1902.02Release of liens prior to conveyance of first unit; exemption; liens for labor or material applied to individual units or common areas; partial release.
- § 42-1902.03Description of condominium units; undivided interest in common elements automatically included.
- § 42-1902.04Declaration, bylaws and amendments of each to be executed by owners and lessees.
- § 42-1902.05Recordation of condominium instruments; amendment and certification thereof.
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