§ 42–3213. Landlord’s lien for rent — Time of existence.

DC Code § 42–3213 (2019) (N/A)
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The landlord shall have a tacit lien for his rent upon such of the tenant’s personal chattels, on the premises, as are subject to execution for debt, to commence with the tenancy and continue for 3 months after the rent is due and until the termination of any action for such rent brought within said 3 months.

(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1383, ch. 854, § 1229.)

1981 Ed., § 45-1413.

1973 Ed., § 45-915.