A civil action under this chapter may be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction within the later of one year after the date of the occurrence of any violation or 6 months after the lease-purchase agreement, together with any renewals or extensions thereof, ceases to be in effect. Notwithstanding the above, a civil action may be maintained by way of recoupment or counterclaim in an action brought against the consumer by the lessor or its assignee.
(Apr. 13, 2002, D.C. Law 14-99, § 14, 49 DCR 1000.)
Structure District of Columbia Code
Chapter 36B - Lease-Purchase Agreements
§ 42–3671.03. General requirements of disclosures
§ 42–3671.05. Maintenance of the property
§ 42–3671.06. Prohibited practices
§ 42–3671.08. Receipts and accounts
§ 42–3671.09. Renegotiations and extension
§ 42–3671.12. Civil remedies for consumers
§ 42–3671.13. Limitation of actions
§ 42–3671.14. Effect of unintentional violation and timely adjustment of error