District of Columbia Code Division VII. Property. § 42-1627. Fees waived;  no judicial approval necessary.

(a) The Recorder shall waive any fees specifically directed at an owner's attempt to release an unlawful restriction from a deed or other document as described under §§ 42-1622 and 42-1623.

(b) No judicial approval is needed to release an unlawful restriction under §§ 42-1622 and 42-1623.  This section is not intended to alter the need for judicial approval otherwise required under law for any action except for the express release of an unlawful restriction.