District of Columbia · Statutes
Chapter 19. Condominiums.
80 sections
80 sections
- D.C. Code § 42-1901.01Applicability of chapter; corresponding terms; supersedure of prior law.
- D.C. Code § 42-1901.02Definitions.
- D.C. Code § 42-1901.03Separate titles.
- D.C. Code § 42-1901.04Separate taxation.
- D.C. Code § 42-1901.05Ordinances and regulations.
- D.C. Code § 42-1901.06Eminent domain.
- D.C. Code § 42-1901.06aChild development facilities.
- D.C. Code § 42-1901.07Variation by agreement.
- D.C. Code § 42-1901.08Interpretation of chapter.
- D.C. Code § 42-1902.01Creation of condominiums; recordation of instruments; plats; contiguity of units.
- D.C. Code § 42-1902.02Release of liens prior to conveyance of first unit; exemption; liens for labor or material applied to individual units or common areas; partial release.
- D.C. Code § 42-1902.03Description of condominium units; undivided interest in common elements automatically included.
- D.C. Code § 42-1902.04Declaration, bylaws and amendments of each to be executed by owners and lessees.
- D.C. Code § 42-1902.05Recordation of condominium instruments; amendment and certification thereof.
- D.C. Code § 42-1902.06Construction of terms in instruments; designation of unit boundaries; division of property within and without unit boundary; common element serving single unit.
- D.C. Code § 42-1902.07Instruments construed together and incorporate one another; when conflict arises.
- D.C. Code § 42-1902.08Provisions of instrument severable; unlawful provisions void; rule against perpetuities; restraints on alienation; unreasonable restraint.
- D.C. Code § 42-1902.09Compliance with condominium chapter and instruments.
- D.C. Code § 42-1902.10Contents of declaration; where condominium contains convertible land; expandable, contractable and leasehold condominiums; easements; additionally required descriptions.
- D.C. Code § 42-1902.11Allocation of interests in common elements; proportionate or equal shares; statement in declaration; no alteration nor disposition without unit; no partition.
- D.C. Code § 42-1902.12Allocation where condominium expandable or contains convertible land; reallocation following addition of land; where all convertible space converted to common elements; effect of reduction in number of units.
- D.C. Code § 42-1902.13Assignments of limited common elements; method of reassignment; amendment of instruments and recordation thereof.
- D.C. Code § 42-1902.14Recordation of plat and plans; contents; certification; when new plat, survey, and recordation necessary; provisions applicable to limited common elements; filing with Office of Surveyor.
- D.C. Code § 42-1902.15Preliminary recordation of plans.
- D.C. Code § 42-1902.16Easement for encroachments and support; where liability not relieved.
- D.C. Code § 42-1902.17Conversion of convertible lands; recordation of appropriate instruments; character of convertible land; tax liability; time limitation on conversion.
- D.C. Code § 42-1902.18Conversion of convertible spaces; amendment of declaration and bylaws; recordation; status of convertible space not converted.
- D.C. Code § 42-1902.19Expansion of condominiums; amendment of declaration; recordation; reallocation of interests in common elements.
- D.C. Code § 42-1902.20Contraction of the Condominium.
- D.C. Code § 42-1902.21Declarant’s easement over common elements for purpose of improvements, etc.
- D.C. Code § 42-1902.22Sales offices, model units, etc.; authorization; when become common elements.
- D.C. Code § 42-1902.23Representations or commitments relating to additional or withdrawable land; declarant’s obligation to complete or begin improvements designated for such; liability for damages arising out of use of certain easements.
- D.C. Code § 42-1902.24Improvements or alterations within unit; exterior appearance not to be changed; merger of adjoining units.
- D.C. Code § 42-1902.25Relocation of boundaries between units; when permitted; written application; amendment of declaration and bylaws; reallocation of common elements; altered maps and plans; recordation and effect thereof; scope of provisions.
- D.C. Code § 42-1902.26Subdivision of units; when permitted; written application; amendment of declaration and bylaws; reallocation of common elements; altered maps and plans; recordation and effect thereof; scope of provisions.
- D.C. Code § 42-1902.27Amendment of instruments.
- D.C. Code § 42-1902.28Termination of condominium.
- D.C. Code § 42-1902.29Condominium lease; recordation; terms; leasehold payments; increases; sale or assignation; offer to unit owners’ association; renewal.
- D.C. Code § 42-1902.30Transfer of special declarant rights.
- D.C. Code § 42-1903.01Bylaws; recordation; unit owners’ association and executive board thereof; powers and duties; officers; amendment and contents thereof; responsibility for insurance on common elements.
- D.C. Code § 42-1903.02Control by declarant; limitations; contracts entered on behalf of unit owners; declarant to act where owners’ association or officers thereof not existent; graduated representation of unit owners in executive board; strict construction.
- D.C. Code § 42-1903.03Meetings; electronic notice.
- D.C. Code § 42-1903.04Meetings — Executive board; quorums.
- D.C. Code § 42-1903.05Allocation of votes within unit owners’ association; vote where more than 1 owner of unit; proxies; majority; provisions not applicable to units owned by association.
- D.C. Code § 42-1903.06Officers; disqualification.
- D.C. Code § 42-1903.07Maintenance, repair, etc., of condominiums; right of access for repair; liability for damages arising from exercise thereof; warranty against structural defects; limitations upon actions; bond or other security.
- D.C. Code § 42-1903.08Unit owners’ associations; powers and rights; deemed attorney-in-fact to grant and accept beneficial easements.
- D.C. Code § 42-1903.08aCondominium Association Advisory Council.
- D.C. Code § 42-1903.09Tort and contract liability of association and declarant; judgment liens against common property and individual units.
- D.C. Code § 42-1903.10Insurance obtained by association; notice to unit owners.
- D.C. Code § 42-1903.11Rights to surplus funds.
- D.C. Code § 42-1903.12Liability for common expenses; special assessments; proportionate liability fixed in bylaws; installment payment of assessments; when assessment past due; interest thereon.
- D.C. Code § 42-1903.12aNotice of intention to take legal action to collect past due amounts.
- D.C. Code § 42-1903.13Lien for assessments against units; priority; recordation not required; enforcement by sale; notice to delinquent owner and public; distribution of proceeds; power of executive board to purchase unit at sale; limitation; costs and attorneys’ fees; statement of unpaid assessments; liability upon transfer of unit.
- D.C. Code § 42-1903.14Books, minutes, and records; inspection.
- D.C. Code § 42-1903.15Limitation on right of first refusal and other restraints on alienation; recordable statement of waiver of rights to be supplied promptly upon request.
- D.C. Code § 42-1903.16Warranty against structural defects; limitation for conversion condominiums; exclusion or modification of warranty.
- D.C. Code § 42-1903.17Statute of limitations for warranties.
- D.C. Code § 42-1903.18Master associations — Authorization; powers; rights and responsibilities of unit owners; election of executive board.
- D.C. Code § 42-1903.19Merger or consolidation of condominiums.
- D.C. Code § 42-1903.20Conveyance or encumbrance of common elements.
- D.C. Code § 42-1903.21Unit owners’ association as trustee.
- D.C. Code § 42-1904.01Exemptions.
- D.C. Code § 42-1904.02No offer or disposition of unit prior to registration; current public offering statement; right of cancellation by purchaser; form therefor prescribed by Mayor.
- D.C. Code § 42-1904.03Application for registration; contents; later registration of additional units; availability for public inspection; fee to be determined by Mayor.
- D.C. Code § 42-1904.04Public offering statement; form prescribed by Mayor; contents; use in promotions; material change in information and amendment of statement.
- D.C. Code § 42-1904.05Application for registration — Investigation by Mayor upon receipt.
- D.C. Code § 42-1904.06Application for registration — Notice of filing; registration or rejection; notice of need for rejection; hearing.
- D.C. Code § 42-1904.07Registration; annual updating report by declarant; termination.
- D.C. Code § 42-1904.08Conversion condominiums; additional contents of public offering statement; notice of intent to convert; tenant’s and subtenant’s right to purchase; notice to vacate.
- D.C. Code § 42-1904.09Escrow of deposits; to bear interest; not subject to attachment.
- D.C. Code § 42-1904.10Copies of documents to be furnished to purchaser by declarant; Department of Housing and Community Development website publication.
- D.C. Code § 42-1904.11Resale by unit owner; seller to obtain appropriate statements from association and furnish to purchaser; scope of provisions.
- D.C. Code § 42-1904.12Mayor to administer chapter; rules and regulations; advertising materials; abbreviated public offering statement; court actions; intervention in suits involving condominiums; notice relating to conversion condominiums.
- D.C. Code § 42-1904.13Investigations and proceedings; powers of Mayor; enforcement through courts.
- D.C. Code § 42-1904.14Cease and desist and affirmative action orders; temporary cease and desist orders; prior notice thereof.
- D.C. Code § 42-1904.15Revocation of registration; notice; hearing; written finding of fact; cease and desist order as alternative.
- D.C. Code § 42-1904.16Judicial review of mayoral actions.
- D.C. Code § 42-1904.17Penalties; prosecution by Attorney General.
- D.C. Code § 42-1904.18Severability.