District of Columbia Code
Chapter 24 - Disbursement of Settlement Proceeds
§ 42–2404. Duties of owners and brokers

The owner and real estate broker shall have in place, at or before settlement, all documents, deeds, titles, recordation tax returns, certified checks, and any other monies needed for settlement so that disbursements can be made in a timely manner.
(Feb. 24, 1987, D.C. Law 6-187, § 5, 33 DCR 7681.)
1981 Ed., § 45-2804.