District of Columbia § 6-1407 Injunctions.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 6-1407 — Injunctions.

District of Columbia § 6-1407

Title 6Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations.

Ch. 14Construction Codes.

Subch. IGeneral Provisions.

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D.C. Code § 6-1407 (2026).

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(a)Whenever it appears that any person, association, or business entity has engaged, is engaged, or is about to engage in acts or practices constituting a violation or infraction of any provision or orders issued under the Construction Codes, the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia may bring an action in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for injunctive relief. Injunctive relief shall be granted on a showing that it will prevent illegal construction activity in the District of Columbia. A plaintiff shall not be required to prove irreparable harm to obtain a preliminary injunction.

(b)The injunctive relief shall include:

(1)Ordering the sealing of structures and locations at which construction activity has occurred or is occurring in violation of t

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(a) Whenever it appears that any person, association, or business entity has engaged, is engaged, or is about to engage in acts or practices constituting a violation or infraction of any provision or orders issued under the Construction Codes, the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia may bring an action in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for injunctive relief. Injunctive relief shall be granted on a showing that it will prevent illegal construction activity in the District of Columbia. A plaintiff shall not be required to prove irreparable harm to obtain a preliminary injunction.

(b) The injunctive relief shall include:

(1) Ordering the sealing of structures and locations at which construction activity has occurred or is occurring in violation of the Construction Codes;

(2) Ordering the cessation of all construction and remodeling activity at locations in which, or in structures where, construction activity has occurred or is occurring in violation of the Construction Codes;

(3) Ordering the removal or correction to structures built or altered in violation of the Construction Codes; or

(4) Any other equitable relief that prevents illegal construction activity in the District of Columbia.

(c) In addition, upon a proper showing, an ex parte, interlocutory, or permanent injunction may be granted without bond. The Superior Court of the District of Columbia may also issue a mandatory injunction commanding compliance with any provision or order issued under the Construction Codes.