District Of Columbia § 42-3603 - Preliminary injunction review.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 42-3603 — Preliminary injunction review., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42-3603. Preliminary injunction review.
42-3603After commencement of an action under and upon request of a party, the Court shall hold a hearing to determine if a preliminary injunction should be granted to prevent a tenant from directly or indirectly maintaining a drug haven or nuisance.
The Court may grant a motion for a preliminary injunction if the plaintiff meets the necessary legal requirements for a preliminary injunction. The factors that the Court shall consider in determining whether the plaintiff is entitled to a preliminary injunction are:
Whether the plaintiff is likely to prevail on the merits of the case;
Whether, in the absence of relief, the plaintiff will suffer irreparable harm;
Whether there will be substantial harm to the defendant or another party if relief is granted; and
Whether the public interest favors granting relief.
The housing provider and the Mayor shall not be required to give bond to obtain an injunction.
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Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does D.C. Code § 42-3603 cover?
Section 42-3603 ("Preliminary injunction review.") 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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