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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

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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Our affirmance as to these specific rulings, however, does not dispose of the matter before us. While landlords clearly bear the burden of maintaining rented premises in compliance with housing code provisions, neither Javins and its progeny nor the Housing Regulations of the District of Columbia require that we impose upon landlords liability for losses arising from all conditions that violate the code. The Hous*48ing Regulations do not impose immediate and unconditional liability upon a landlord for code violations but, instead, contemplate sanctions only if repairs are not effected after actual or constructive notice of the defect reaches the landlord.6 See 5G DCRR § 2902.1(b).