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D.C. Code § 42-3541.01 Definitions
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For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (a)(1) "Applicant" means any person considered for, who requests to be considered for, or who intends to request to be considered for tenancy within a housing accommodation. (2) "Arrest" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 32-1…
D.C. Code § 42-3541.02 Inquiries into certain arrests, accusations, and convictions
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(a) A housing provider may not make an inquiry about or consider a previous arrest of the applicant if the arrest did not result in a conviction. (b)(1) Before making a conditional offer, a housing provider may not make an inquiry about or require an applicant to disclose or reve…
D.C. Code § 42-3541.03 Exclusions
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This chapter shall not apply: (a)(1) To a housing provider that owns and occupies a housing accommodation that includes 3 or fewer rental units; (2) Where a federal law or regulation or District law requires the consideration of an applicant's criminal history for the purposes of…
D.C. Code § 42-3541.04 Filing a complaint with the Office of Human Rights; exclusive remedy
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(a) A person claiming to be aggrieved by a violation of this chapter may file an administrative complaint with the Office of Human Rights within one year after the unlawful discriminatory act, or discovery thereof, in accordance with the procedures set forth in subchapter III of …