District of Columbia Code Division VII. Property. § 42-3213. Landlord's lien for rent--Time of existence.

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.