Title 42 — Real Property.
57 chapters · 1,018 sections in this title.
D.C. Code § 42-2431 Definitions
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For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Foreclosure rescue service” means any good or service related to or promising assistance in connection with: (A) Avoiding or delaying actual or anticipated foreclosure proceedings concerning residential property; or (B) Curing or o…
D.C. Code § 42-2432 Prohibited foreclosure transactions and practices
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(a) It shall be unlawful, for compensation or gain or for potential or contingent compensation or gain, whether at the time of the transaction or in the future, to engage in, arrange, offer, promote, promise, solicit participation in, or carry out a foreclosure rescue transaction…
D.C. Code § 42-2433 Fiduciary duties
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Any person who advertises, offers, promotes, or provides foreclosure rescue services to a homeowner owes a fiduciary duty to the homeowner and shall discharge that duty in accordance with all applicable laws.
D.C. Code § 42-2434 Private actions
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(a) In addition to any action by the Attorney General authorized under this chapter and any other action otherwise authorized by law, a homeowner may bring an action for damages incurred, or equitable relief, as the result of a practice prohibited by this chapter. (b) A homeowner…
D.C. Code § 42-2435 Criminal penalties
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(a) Any person who knowingly violates any provision of this chapter, or any rule promulgated pursuant to this chapter, shall be fined an amount not to exceed $10,000, imprisoned for not more than one year, or both. All prosecutions of this subsection shall be instituted by the At…