Form 1B – Violation of Obligations of Tenancy or Other Grounds for Eviction – Residential Property  – Washington DC

Form 1B – Violation of Obligations of Tenancy or Other Grounds for Eviction – Residential Property is used in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Civil Division – Landlord and Tenant Branch, for filing a verified complaint when a landlord seeks possession of a residential property due to a violation of obligations of tenancy or other grounds for eviction. Form 1B is essential for landlords seeking legal possession of their property due to tenant violations and ensures that due process is followed in accordance with the law.

Follow these instructions to complete the form accurately.

Section 1: Case Information

1. Case Number
   • Leave this blank; it will be filled in by the court clerk.
2. Plaintiff(s) and Defendant(s)

• • Plaintiff(s): Enter the name(s), address (no P.O. boxes), city, state, zip code, phone number, and email address of the landlord or property owner.
  • Defendant(s): Enter the name(s), address, city, state, zip code, phone number, and email address of the tenant(s).

Section 2: Basis for Complaint

1. Verification Statement
   • Enter your name as the person swearing or affirming the complaint under penalties of perjury.
   • Check whether you are the Plaintiff, Plaintiff’s attorney, or Plaintiff’s agent.
   • If you are not the Plaintiff, explain your relationship to the Plaintiff and, if the Plaintiff is a corporation, include your title.
2. Plaintiff’s Status
   • Check the appropriate box to indicate whether the Plaintiff is the landlord or owner, the personal representative of an estate, or another party with the right to possession. Provide relevant details if necessary.
3. Property Registration
   • Indicate whether the property is registered with the Rental Accommodations Division. Provide the registration number or exemption number if applicable. Explain if the property is not required to be registered.
4. Business License
   • Indicate whether the Plaintiff has a current Basic Business License for the property. Provide the license number, active date, and expiration date. Explain if there is no current license.
5. Other Cases
   • Indicate whether there are other landlord and tenant cases pending against the Defendant in the Landlord and Tenant Court. Provide the names and case numbers if applicable.
6. Property Location

• • Enter the address of the property for which possession is being sought.

Section 3: Grounds for Eviction

1. Notice to Vacate
   • Check the box indicating the type of notice served (Notice to Vacate, Notice to Correct or Vacate, or Notice to Quit).
   • Attach a copy of the notice and the declaration of service.
   • Specify the facts from the notice that are the basis of the complaint.
2. Violations of Tenancy
   • Indicate the paragraph numbers or provisions of the written lease that were violated. Attach relevant portions of the lease.
   • Cite specific sections of Title 14 of the D.C. Municipal Regulations (D.C. Housing Code) if applicable. Describe the conduct that violated these regulations.
3. Timing of Violations
   • Indicate whether the defendant’s conduct occurred within six months of service of the notice.
4. Correction of Violations
   • Specify whether the Defendant failed to correct the violations by the deadline set forth in the notice.
   • If the Defendant has no right to correct the violations (federally subsidized housing only), explain why.
5. Immediate Danger or Illegal Activity
   • Indicate whether the Defendant’s conduct involves possession of an illegal firearm, assault, stalking, threats, significant damage, or other dangerous activities. Specify the conduct involved.
6. Other Grounds for Eviction
   • Check any applicable boxes for additional grounds for eviction, such as maintaining a drug haven, not being a tenant, or being a terminated employee. Provide detailed explanations as necessary.
   • Attach a copy of the notice and the declaration of service if a notice to quit is required.
7. Rent Subsidy
   • Indicate whether the rent for the property is subsidized by the federal or local government.

Section 4: Relief Requested

1. Judgment for Possession
   • Check the box if you are seeking a judgment for possession with no right to redeem the tenancy.
   • Check the box if you are seeking a protective order requiring that all future rent be paid into the Court Registry until the case is decided.

Section 5: Certification

1. Notary Public
   • Fill in the date and have the form notarized by a Notary Public.
2. Plaintiff’s Information
   • Print the name of the Plaintiff, Plaintiff’s attorney, or Plaintiff’s agent.
   • Provide the address, email address, telephone number, and attorney bar number (if applicable).
   • Sign and date the form.
3. Costs of the Suit
   • Indicate the costs of the suit to date.

Important Notes

• Additional Forms: Ensure you have received and attached the “Summons to Appear in Court” and “Initial Hearing Notice and Instructions.”
• Translations: If needed, call 202-879-4828 for translation services.

Following these steps will ensure that Form 1B is completed accurately and comprehensively, providing the necessary information for the court to process the complaint.