D.C. Code tit. 42 § 42-3223
Leases under control of a person with a mental disability — Lease pursuant to provisions of § 42-3222 valid.
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All and every such lease or leases so to be made or executed shall be deemed as good and valid, and effectual in the law, to all intents and purposes, as if the person with a mental disability was at the time of making or executing thereof of without a mental disability.
Under D.C. Code § 42-3201 et seq. § 42-3223, a lease executed on behalf of a person with a mental disability through the process established in the preceding section is treated as fully legally valid and enforceable, carrying the same legal force as a lease signed by a person without a mental disability. The provision ensures that the disability status of the lessee does not, by itself, render the lease defective or unenforceable. This rule provides legal certainty for all parties involved in such a tenancy arrangement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers entering into leases authorized under D.C. Code § 42-3201 et seq. § 42-3223 can generally treat those agreements as fully binding and enforceable, just as they would any other lease. Compliant operators typically document that the lease was executed in accordance with the procedures outlined in § 42-3222, which is the prerequisite for this validation provision to apply. Maintaining clear records of how the lease was authorized helps demonstrate compliance with the statutory framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
D.C. Code § 42-3201 et seq. § 42-3223 affirms that a lease made on behalf of a person with a mental disability through the proper legal process is fully valid and cannot be dismissed as unenforceable solely because of the tenant's disability status. Tenants or their representatives who believe a lease was improperly challenged on these grounds may consider raising this provision as a defense or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with District of Columbia housing law. The Oakland Rent Adjustment Program and similar local resources, or the D.C. Office of the Tenant Advocate, can help identify appropriate next steps for understanding rights 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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