District of Columbia Statutes

§ 42-3605 — Default judgment.

District of Columbia § 42-3605
JurisdictionDistrict of Columbia
Title 42Real Property.
Ch. 36Residential Drug-Related Evictions.

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D.C. Code § 42-3605 (2026).

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The Court shall not enter a default judgment to evict a tenant or occupant who has failed to plead or otherwise defend unless, based upon evidence presented by the plaintiff, the Court determines that the rental unit is a drug haven or nuisance.

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Legislative History

Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 1306, 47 DCR 6308

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