D.C. Code tit. 8 § 8-241.06
No private right of action against the District.
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Nothing in this chapter is intended to, or does, create a private right of action against the government of the District of Columbia and its officers, employees, agents, representatives, contractors, successors, and assigns based upon compliance or noncompliance with its provisions. No person or entity may assert any claim or right as a beneficiary or protected class under this chapter in any civil, criminal, or administrative action against the District of Columbia.
D.C. Code § 8-241.01 et seq. § 8-241.06 establishes that the indoor mold remediation chapter does not create any legal basis for suing the District of Columbia government, its officers, employees, agents, or contractors. Neither individuals nor organizations can claim protected-class or beneficiary status under this chapter to bring civil, criminal, or administrative actions against the District. The provision limits the chapter's reach to its stated regulatory purposes rather than opening a new avenue of government liability.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under D.C. Code § 8-241.01 et seq. § 8-241.06, property owners and managers should understand that the mold remediation law does not expose the District government to lawsuits — but this limitation applies only to claims against the District itself, not to obligations landlords may have toward tenants. Compliant operators generally stay focused on meeting the chapter's substantive mold-remediation requirements, recognizing that this particular section addresses governmental immunity rather than private-party duties. Familiarity with the full chapter helps operators understand where their own responsibilities begin and where the District's liability ends.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
D.C. Code § 8-241.01 et seq. § 8-241.06 makes clear that the indoor mold remediation chapter cannot be used as the basis for a lawsuit or administrative claim against the District of Columbia government. Tenants retain rights and remedies that may exist under other laws, but this specific provision forecloses using the mold chapter itself to assert claims against District officials, employees, or contractors. Tenants who believe their rights under the broader mold remediation framework have been violated may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand what other avenues may be available.
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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