Bridges v. Clark, 59 A.3d 978 (2013)
- Citation
- Bridges v. Clark, 59 A.3d 978 (2013)
- Parent Document
- Bridges v. Clark, 59 A.3d 978 (2013)
- Jurisdiction
- DC (municipal)
- Effective Date
- 2013-01-24
- Original Source
- https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/5146099/bridges-v-clark/ ↗
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- Bridges v. Clark, 59 A.3d 978 (2013)
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Full Text
733 charsIt is unlawful for a landloid to take retaliatory action against a tenant who exercises certain legal rights, including the right to complain to the government about violations of housing regulations. D.C.Code § 42-3505.02(a), (b)(2) (2010). When a landlord sues a tenant for possession of rental property, the tenant is entitled to judgment if the suit has been brought in retaliation for the exercise of such legal rights. D.C.Code § 42-3505.02(b). If the landlord’s suit is initiated within six months after the tenant has exercised such legal rights, the suit is presumed to be retaliatory. Id. The tenant is therefore entitled to judgment unless the landlord presents clear and convincing evidence to rebut the presumption. Id.2