# D.C. Code § 42-3603: Preliminary injunction review

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C36_S42-3603

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 42-3603
- **Heading:** Preliminary injunction review
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 42 / Chapter 36 / § 42-3603

## Text

(a) After commencement of an action under § 42-3602 and upon request of a party, the Court shall hold a hearing to determine if a preliminary injunction should be granted to prevent a tenant from directly or indirectly maintaining a drug haven or nuisance.
(b) The Court may grant a motion for a preliminary injunction if the plaintiff meets the necessary legal requirements for a preliminary injunction. The factors that the Court shall consider in determining whether the plaintiff is entitled to a preliminary injunction are:
(1) Whether the plaintiff is likely to prevail on the merits of the case;
(2) Whether, in the absence of relief, the plaintiff will suffer irreparable harm;
(3) Whether there will be substantial harm to the defendant or another party if relief is granted; and
(4) Whether the public interest favors granting relief.
(c) The housing provider and the Mayor shall not be required to give bond to obtain an injunction.

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 42-3601 § 42-3601. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C36_S42-3601.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-3602 § 42-3602. Action for possession of rental unit used as a drug haven.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C36_S42-3602.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-3603 § 42-3603. Preliminary injunction review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C36_S42-3603.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-3604 § 42-3604. Full hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C36_S42-3604.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-3605 § 42-3605. Default judgment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C36_S42-3605.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-3606 § 42-3606. Complaint by affected tenant or resident association.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C36_S42-3606.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-3607 § 42-3607. Mayor’s authority and responsibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C36_S42-3607.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-3608 § 42-3608. Court costs and attorney’s fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C36_S42-3608.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-3609 § 42-3609. Availability of other remedies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C36_S42-3609.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-3610 § 42-3610. Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C36_S42-3610.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-3631 § 42-3631. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C36_S42-3631.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-3632 § 42-3632. Action for possession of rental unit used as a drug haven.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C36_S42-3632.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-3633 § 42-3633. Preliminary injunction review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C36_S42-3633.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-3634 § 42-3634. Full hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C36_S42-3634.md)

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