District Of Columbia § 42-2434 - Private actions.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 42-2434 — Private actions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42-2434. Private actions.
42-2434In 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.
A homeowner who brings an action under this chapter and who is awarded damages or equitable relief may also be awarded reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.
A violation of this chapter shall be a violation of and all remedies of the chapter shall be available for such action. A private cause of action under the chapter is in the public interest.
The remedies provided in this section are cumulative and do not restrict any remedy that is otherwise available.
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Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 42-2434 ("Private actions.") 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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