D.C. Code tit. 42 § 42-3226
Lease held by an infant or person with a mental disability — Costs of renewal chargeable to estate of infant or person with a disability or deemed charge upon leasehold.
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All and every sum and sums of money and other consideration, paid or advanced by any such guardian, trustee, committee or other person, for or on account of the renewal of any such lease or leases, and all reasonable charges incident thereto, shall be paid out of the estate or effects of the infant or person with a mental illness for whose benefit the said lease or leases shall be renewed, or shall be a charge and incumbrance upon the leasehold premises, together with interest for the same, as the said court shall direct and determine.
Under D.C. Code § 42-3201 et seq. § 42-3226, when a guardian, trustee, committee, or similar representative renews a lease on behalf of a minor or a person with a mental disability, the costs of that renewal—including reasonable incidental charges and interest—are recoverable either from the beneficiary's estate or as a lien on the leasehold property itself, as directed by the court. The provision ensures that the representative is not left personally bearing the financial burden of renewing a lease for someone in their care. The court retains authority to determine how and in what manner those costs are allocated.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners dealing with leases held by minors or persons with mental disabilities should be aware that D.C. Code § 42-3201 et seq. § 42-3226 governs how renewal costs are handled on the other side of the transaction. A compliant operator generally keeps clear records of any renewal negotiations and payments made by a guardian or trustee, since those amounts may ultimately become a charge on the leasehold estate. Understanding this framework can help landlords anticipate how court-directed cost allocations might affect the leasehold interest in their property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
If you are a minor or a person with a mental disability whose lease is managed by a guardian, trustee, or committee, D.C. Code § 42-3201 et seq. § 42-3226 provides that renewal costs paid on your behalf are chargeable to your estate or secured as a lien on the leasehold, rather than absorbed by your representative personally. Tenants in this situation, or their advocates, may wish to review court orders directing how such costs are allocated to understand what financial obligations may attach to the leasehold. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services in the District of Columbia can help explain how this provision may apply in a given context.
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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