District of Columbia § 26-1152.18 No oppressive mandatory arbitration clause.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 26-1152.18 — No oppressive mandatory arbitration clause.

District of Columbia § 26-1152.18

Title 26Banks and Other Financial Institutions.

Ch. 11AHome Loan Protection.

Subch. IIProhibited Practices.

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D.C. Code § 26-1152.18 (2026).

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(a)A mandatory arbitration clause in a note, lien, instrument, or ancillary lien instrument or obligation that evidences or secures a covered loan that is oppressive, unfair, unconscionable, or in substantially in derogation of the rights of borrowers shall be void.

(b)Arbitration clauses that comply with the standards adopted by the Mayor pursuant to regulation shall be presumed not to violate this section; provided, the Mayor’s standards be in accordance with the procedures of a nationally recognized arbitration forum such as the American Arbitration Association.

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(a) A mandatory arbitration clause in a note, lien, instrument, or ancillary lien instrument or obligation that evidences or secures a covered loan that is oppressive, unfair, unconscionable, or in substantially in derogation of the rights of borrowers shall be void.

(b) Arbitration clauses that comply with the standards adopted by the Mayor pursuant to regulation shall be presumed not to violate this section; provided, the Mayor’s standards be in accordance with the procedures of a nationally recognized arbitration forum such as the American Arbitration Association.