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§ 42-3605. Default judgment.

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DC Code › Title 42 › Chapter 36 › § 42-3605

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The Court shall not enter a default judgment to evict a tenant or occupant who has failed to plead or otherwise defend unless, based upon evidence presented by the plaintiff, the Court determines that the rental unit is a drug haven or nuisance.

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