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George Washington University v. Weintraub, 458 A.2d 43 (1983)

Citation
George Washington University v. Weintraub, 458 A.2d 43 (1983)
Parent Document
George Washington University v. Weintraub, 458 A.2d 43 (1983)
Jurisdiction
DC (municipal)
Effective Date
1983-02-25

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Javins v. First National Realty Corp., supra, held that leases for residential housing in this jurisdiction include an implied warranty of habitability. “[B]y signing the lease the landlord [undertakes] a continuing obligation to the tenant to maintain the premises in accordance with all applicable law.” Id., 138 U.S.App.D.C. at 379, 428 F.2d at 1081. The court further held that to fulfill this warranty landlords are required to comply substantially with the Housing Regulations of the District of Columbia which provide, inter alia, that