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AG Racine Sues Three Neglectful Building Owners for Endangering District Residents' Health and Safety

Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced his office has filed three new lawsuits against neglectful owners and managers of a Ward 5 apartment complex and two Ward 8 commercial properties for endangering the health and safety of District residents.

Topics: Tenant Rights
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AG Racine Takes Action to Preserve Affordable Housing, Protect Tenants' Rights

Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced four recent actions by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) to ensure that tenants across the District, regardless of their income level or neighborhood, can live in safe, habitable housing.

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AG Racine Sues Landlord to Stop Illegal Discrimination Against Low-Income Renters

Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced a lawsuit against Evolve, LLC and Evolve Property Management, LLC, local real estate companies, for violating consumer protection law through illegal housing discrimination.

HEADS UP: Child Support Services Office Opens at 1:00pm on Dec. 6

OAG’s Child Support Services Division (CSSD) will be closed on Thursday morning, December 6 and will resume normal operations at 1:00pm.

Topics: Child Support
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AG Racine Cracks Down On District Slumlords For Health And Safety Hazards

Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced multiple lawsuits against the owners and managers of six residential apartment buildings in Wards 7 and 8 for neglecting their properties and forcing hundreds of tenants to live in conditions that threaten their health and safety.

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AG Racine Demands Landlords Explain Short-Term Rentals at 33 Residential Apartment Buildings

Attorney General Karl A. Racine today sent letters to 19 building owners and managers of 33 residential apartment buildings in the District seeking answers about short-term rentals being offered alongside long-term leases.

Child Support Amnesty: Helping Parents Get Back on Track to Support Their Kids

OAG is rolling out a few special initiatives designed to give parents the tools they need to support their children.

Topics: Child Support
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AG Racine Announces Child Support Amnesty For August

Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced a month-long child support amnesty program in August as part of Child Support Awareness Month.

Topics: Child Support
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Attorney General Racine Sues Neglectful Landlord for Endangering Tenants and Housing Code Violations

Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced a lawsuit against Thomas K. Stephenson, the owner and operator of two rent-controlled apartment buildings in Northeast D.C., for persistently neglecting the properties and forcing tenants to live in conditions that threaten their health and safety…