Lynch v. Ghaida (2024)

Citation: Lynch v. Ghaida (2024)
Parent Document: Lynch v. Ghaida (2024)
Jurisdiction: DC (municipal)
Effective Date: 2024-08-08
Original Source: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/10034553/lynch-v-ghaida/ ↗

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First, the condition existing at the beginning or arising
             during the tenancy; Second, the condition constitutes a
             substantial violation of a specific provision of the housing
             code; Third, the landlord knew or reasonably should have
             known of the condition; Fourth, the landlord failed to
             make repairs in a reasonable time and in a workmanlike
             manner; Five, that the conditions affected the tenant’s use
             o[r] enjoyment of the premises; and Six, the conditions
             decreased the value of the tenancy for the tenant. The
             burden of proof is on the defendant [in this case,
             Ms. Lynch] as to each element of this defense.

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