Current through codified legislation effective September 4, 2024
Section 42-3603 - Preliminary injunction review(a) After commencement of an action under § 42-3602 and upon request of a party, the Court shall hold a hearing to determine if a preliminary injunction should be granted to prevent a tenant from directly or indirectly maintaining a drug haven or nuisance.(b) The Court may grant a motion for a preliminary injunction if the plaintiff meets the necessary legal requirements for a preliminary injunction. The factors that the Court shall consider in determining whether the plaintiff is entitled to a preliminary injunction are: (1) Whether the plaintiff is likely to prevail on the merits of the case;(2) Whether, in the absence of relief, the plaintiff will suffer irreparable harm;(3) Whether there will be substantial harm to the defendant or another party if relief is granted; and(4) Whether the public interest favors granting relief.(c) The housing provider and the Mayor shall not be required to give bond to obtain an injunction.Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 1304, 47 DCR 6308.