District Of Columbia § 28-3853 - Enforcement.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 28-3853 — Enforcement., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28-3853. Enforcement.
28-3853Any District of Columbia resident injured by a violation of this subchapter may institute a civil action to recover actual damages, the costs of the action, and reasonable attorney’s fees. Actual damages shall not include dignitary damages, including pain and suffering.
The Attorney General may petition the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for temporary or permanent injunctive relief and for an award of restitution for property lost or damages suffered by District of Columbia residents as a consequence of the violation of this subchapter. In an action under this subsection, the Attorney General may recover a civil penalty not to exceed $100 for each violation, the costs of the action, and reasonable attorney’s fees. Each failure to provide a District of Columbia resident with notification in accordance with this section shall constitute a separate violation.
The rights and remedies available under this section are cumulative to each other and to any other rights and remedies available under law.
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Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About District Of Columbia § 28-3853
What does D.C. Code § 28-3853 cover?
Section 28-3853 ("Enforcement.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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