District Of Columbia § 42-3605 - Default judgment.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 42-3605 — Default judgment., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42-3605. Default judgment.
42-3605The Court shall not enter a default judgment to evict a tenant or occupant who has failed to plead or otherwise defend unless, based upon evidence presented by the plaintiff, the Court determines that the rental unit is a drug haven or nuisance.
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Frequently Asked Questions About District Of Columbia § 42-3605
What does D.C. Code § 42-3605 cover?
Section 42-3605 ("Default judgment.") 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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