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Section 45-2552

Citation
Section 45-2552
Parent Document
Twyman v. Johnson, 655 A.2d 850 (1995)
Jurisdiction
DC (municipal)
Effective Date
1995-03-13

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The legislative history of the Rental Housing Act contains no discussion of § 45-2552. The committee report underlying the Rental Accommodations Act of 1975 states only that “[t]he retaliatory action section is an integral part of any rent stabilization program,” and that by providing for “civil remedies in addition to criminal [now civil infraction] sanctions,” the Council meant to encourage “tenants to pursue their rights under the act.” 13