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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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The difference in time between the attachment of liability under negligence theory and under the Massachusetts warranty theory — the five-day repair period in my earlier hypothetical — may be of minimal consequence when the only remedy at issue is rent abatement. The issue is magnified when we consider the availability of damages for injury to persons or property, since the repair-period interval after notice could make a real difference to the landlord, especially in cases concerning common areas or facilities over which the landlord retains control (and thus greater exposure) after commencement of the tenancy. See Part I. supra.