D.C. Code tit. 2, ch. 14 § 2-1402.63
Conciliation agreements.
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It shall be an unlawful discriminatory practice for a party to a conciliation agreement, made under the provisions of this chapter, to violate the terms of such agreement.
Under D.C. Code § 2-1401.01 et seq. § 2-1402.63, when a party enters into a conciliation agreement to resolve a discrimination complaint under the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, violating the terms of that agreement is itself treated as an unlawful discriminatory practice. This means the breach of such an agreement carries the same legal weight as the underlying discrimination it was meant to resolve. The provision reinforces the binding nature of settlements reached through the conciliation process.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers who enter into conciliation agreements under D.C. Code § 2-1401.01 et seq. § 2-1402.63 are generally expected to fully implement every term of those agreements, since any breach is treated as a fresh unlawful discriminatory practice. Compliant operators typically document their compliance steps, maintain records of actions taken under the agreement, and ensure that all staff involved are aware of the agreement's requirements. Treating the conciliation agreement as a legally binding commitment—rather than a formality—reflects the standard of conduct this provision establishes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
D.C. Code § 2-1401.01 et seq. § 2-1402.63 gives tenants who have reached a conciliation agreement an important protection: if the other party fails to honor the agreement's terms, that failure can be treated as a new unlawful discriminatory practice under the Human Rights Act. Tenants who believe a conciliation agreement has been violated may have grounds to file a new complaint with the D.C. Office of Human Rights or raise the violation in an existing proceeding. Consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with D.C. discrimination law can help in understanding what options may be available under this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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