# D.C. Code § 6-909: Appointment of guardian for person non compos mentis or for infant

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T6_C9_S6-909

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 6-909
- **Heading:** Appointment of guardian for person non compos mentis or for infant
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 6 / Chapter 9 / § 6-909

## Text

Whenever the title to any building or part of building is vested in a person non compos mentis, or a minor child or minor children without legal guardian, the Board for the Condemnation of Insanitary Buildings shall report that fact to the Mayor of the District of Columbia, who shall take due legal steps to secure the appointment of a guardian or guardians for such person non compos mentis, or minor child or children aforesaid, for the purpose of the condemnation proceedings authorized by this chapter, and any judge of the court having probate jurisdiction is hereby authorized to appoint a guardian or guardians for such purpose.

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 6-901 § 6-901. Inspection of buildings authorized.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T6_C9_S6-901.md)
- [D.C. Code § 6-902 § 6-902. Board for the Condemnation of Insanitary Buildings; Condemnation Review Board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T6_C9_S6-902.md)
- [D.C. Code § 6-903 § 6-903. Condemnation procedure; occupancy of condemned buildings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T6_C9_S6-903.md)
- [D.C. Code § 6-904 § 6-904. Occupancy of condemned building.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T6_C9_S6-904.md)
- [D.C. Code § 6-905 § 6-905. Owner to repair or demolish condemned building.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T6_C9_S6-905.md)
- [D.C. Code § 6-906 § 6-906. Cancellation of condemnation order; extensions of time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T6_C9_S6-906.md)
- [D.C. Code § 6-907 § 6-907. Failure of owner to comply with order; repair or demolition of building; cost assessed against property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T6_C9_S6-907.md)
- [D.C. Code § 6-908 § 6-908. Litigation involving title to property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T6_C9_S6-908.md)
- [D.C. Code § 6-909 § 6-909. Appointment of guardian for person non compos mentis or for infant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T6_C9_S6-909.md)
- [D.C. Code § 6-910 § 6-910. Service of notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T6_C9_S6-910.md)
- [D.C. Code § 6-911 § 6-911. Interference with inspection or work.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T6_C9_S6-911.md)
- [D.C. Code § 6-912 § 6-912. Destruction, removal, or concealment of copy of order of condemnation affixed to building.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T6_C9_S6-912.md)
- [D.C. Code § 6-913 § 6-913. Review of order of condemnation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T6_C9_S6-913.md)
- [D.C. Code § 6-914 § 6-914. Appeal from order of condemnation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T6_C9_S6-914.md)

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