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District of Columbia Code Division VIII. General Laws. § 47-1392. Complaint form.

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

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§ 47-1392. Complaint form.

(a)(1) A complaint filed to foreclose the right of redemption for a Class 3 or 4 Property based on a real property tax delinquency shall, for each property listed in the complaint, contain:

(A) A description of the real property, by premises address, taxation square, suffix, and lot number, or parcel and lot number;

(B) The names and last known addresses of all interested parties with an interest in the property and, if applicable, a statement that the address of a particular interested party is unknown;

(C) A statement that the real property taxes are delinquent at the time of filing and the amount of taxes owed, including interest and penalties;

(D) The fact that the real property has not been redeemed by an interested party;  and

(E) A request that the Court pass a judgment to foreclose the right of redemption of all interested parties with an interest in the real property.

(2) Proof that the property has been registered or designated as vacant or designated as blighted vacant and taxed as Class 3 or Class 4 shall be attached to the complaint and shall be made part of the complaint.

(3) A copy of the notice issued pursuant to § 47-1391 shall be attached to the complaint and shall be made part of the complaint.

(b) A complaint filed pursuant to subsection (a) of this section may be amended to include all delinquent taxes on the real property after the commencement of the foreclosure action.

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