# D.C. Code § 8-231.07: Prohibition against retaliation

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T8_C2A_S8-231.07

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 8-231.07
- **Heading:** Prohibition against retaliation
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2A / § 8-231.07

## Text

(a) A tenant may provide information to the Mayor concerning deteriorated paint or lead-based paint hazards within a property or elevated blood levels of a person at risk.
(b) The provision of information in subsection (a) of this section shall be considered tenant rights.

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 8-231.01 § 8-231.01. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T8_C2A_S8-231.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 8-231.02 § 8-231.02. Prohibitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T8_C2A_S8-231.02.md)
- [D.C. Code § 8-231.03 § 8-231.03. Risk reduction of lead-based paint hazards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T8_C2A_S8-231.03.md)
- [D.C. Code § 8-231.04 § 8-231.04. Disclosure and risk reduction requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T8_C2A_S8-231.04.md)
- [D.C. Code § 8-231.05 § 8-231.05. Right of entry, inspections, analyses, corrective actions, and notices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T8_C2A_S8-231.05.md)
- [D.C. Code § 8-231.06 § 8-231.06. Tenant provision of access to dwelling unit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T8_C2A_S8-231.06.md)
- [D.C. Code § 8-231.07 § 8-231.07. Prohibition against retaliation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T8_C2A_S8-231.07.md)
- [D.C. Code § 8-231.08 § 8-231.08. Property owner’s concurrent obligations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T8_C2A_S8-231.08.md)
- [D.C. Code § 8-231.09 § 8-231.09. Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T8_C2A_S8-231.09.md)
- [D.C. Code § 8-231.09a § 8-231.09a. Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T8_C2A_S8-231.09a.md)
- [D.C. Code § 8-231.10 § 8-231.10. Certification requirements for individuals and business entities conducting lead-based paint activities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T8_C2A_S8-231.10.md)
- [D.C. Code § 8-231.11 § 8-231.11. Work practice standards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T8_C2A_S8-231.11.md)
- [D.C. Code § 8-231.12 § 8-231.12. Accreditation of training providers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T8_C2A_S8-231.12.md)
- [D.C. Code § 8-231.13 § 8-231.13. Record keeping and disclosure requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T8_C2A_S8-231.13.md)

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