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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Javins v. First National Realty Corp., 428 F.2d 1071 (1970)

Citation
Javins v. First National Realty Corp., 428 F.2d 1071 (1970)
Parent Document
Javins v. First National Realty Corp., 428 F.2d 1071 (1970)
Jurisdiction
DC (municipal)
Effective Date
1970-05-07

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. To be relevant, of course, the violations must affect the tenant’s apartment or common areas which the tenant uses. Moreover, the contract principle that no one may benefit from his own wrong will allow the landlord to defend by proving the damage was caused by the tenant’s wrongful action. However, violations resulting from inadequate repairs or materials which disintegrate under normal use would not be assignable to the tenant. Also we agree with the District of Columbia Court of Appeals that the tenant’s private rights do not depend on official inspection or official finding of violation by the city government. Diamond Housing Corp. v. Robinson, 257 A.2d 492, 494 (1969).