(2)(A) In each case pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection filed after [December 31, 2025], in which the alleged illegal act within the rental unit or the housing accommodation would constitute a dangerous crime as defined in § 23-1331(3) or a crime of violence as defined in § 23-1331(4) and was not committed in self-defense or defense of another:
(i) The housing provider, after considering in good faith all reasonable available means to preserve the housing of non-offending occupants, such as barring the offending individual from the property or assessing whether the lease can be transferred to an eligible occupant, shall serve on the tenant a 10-day notice to vacate; and
(ii) The Court shall hold a hearing on an expedited basis within 20 days following the filing of the complaint.
(B) In addition to the defense listed in subsection (c-1) of this section, it shall be a defense to an action for possession under this subsection based on allegations of a dangerous crime or crime of violence if:
(i) The tenant did not know or did not have reason to know that criminal activity was occurring or would likely occur on the premises; or
(ii) The tenant took reasonable steps to prevent the commission of violent criminal activity, such as requesting the housing provider remove the offending household member's name from the lease, reporting prior criminal activity to the police, seeking assistance from social services or counseling agencies, or denying permission, if feasible, for the offending household member to reside in the dwelling unit; or
(iii) The tenant was a victim or intended victim of the criminal activity.