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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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. We note that more than de minimis violations of the Housing Regulations are required to establish breach of the implied warranty of habitability. The Javins court noted that “one or two minor violations standing alone which do not affect habitability are de minimis and would not entitle the tenant to a reduction in rent.” 138 U.S.App.D.C. at 380 n. 63, 428 F.2d at 1082 n. 63. This principle would apply to claims for damages based on breach of the implied warranty of habitability.