Form 4b – Consent Settlement Agreement L&T – Washington DC

This form, titled “Consent Settlement Agreement L&T Form 4b,” is a legal document used in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Civil Division, Landlord and Tenant Branch. The form outlines the settlement agreement between a landlord (plaintiff) and a tenant (defendant) to resolve disputes related to tenancy. This form is used to formalize and document the agreement between a landlord and a tenant, ensuring that both parties understand their obligations and the consequences of non-compliance.

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for completing this form used in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Civil Division, Landlord and Tenant Branch.

Step 1: Basic Information

1. Date
   • Fill in the day, month, and year the agreement is being signed.
2. Case Number
   • Enter the case number assigned by the court.

Step 2: Parties Information

1. Landlord (Plaintiff)
   • Write the full name of the landlord or the landlord’s representative.
2. Tenant (Defendant)

1. • Write the full name of the tenant or the tenant’s representative.

Step 3: Landlord’s Obligations

• Repairs
  • In Section I, ensure that all required repairs are listed in Addendum A with specific completion dates.

Step 4: Rent Details

1. Total Sum Owed
   • In Section II, fill in the total amount the tenant owes up to the end of the month when the agreement is being signed.
2. Payment Schedule
   • Specify the payment amounts and due dates:
     • Example: $____ on or before [date].

3. Future Rent Payments
   • List the amounts and due dates for future rent payments.

Step 5: Payment Method

• Select Payment Method

• In Section III, check the appropriate box to indicate the chosen method of payment:
  • Payment into the court registry.
  • Payment directly to the landlord.
• If paying directly to the landlord, ensure that receipts will be provided for each payment.

Step 6: Remedies

• Non-compliance
  • In Section IV, understand the remedies available if either party fails to fulfill the agreement.
  • Note that the landlord can file a Motion for Judgment for possession if the tenant fails to pay.
  • The tenant can file a Motion to Compel repairs if the landlord fails to make the agreed-upon repairs.

Step 7: Additional Provisions

• Other Provisions
  • Any additional terms or conditions agreed upon by both parties should be included in this section.

Step 8: Hearing Information

• Pending Hearings
  • In Section V, indicate whether all pending hearings are vacated or if a status hearing is scheduled.
  • If a status hearing is scheduled, provide the date and time.

Step 9: Notice for Payments

• Payment Instructions

1. Understand the acceptable methods and forms of payment to the court registry:
   • Cash, money order, cashier’s check, certified check, or attorney’s escrow account check.
   • Personal checks up to $5,000, with amounts over $5,000 requiring certified funds.
2. Non-cash payments can be made by mailing, using the drop box, or electronically through the court’s portal.

Step 10: Signatures

• Tenant and Landlord Signatures
  • Both the tenant and landlord or their respective attorneys, must sign the form.

• Include addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, and bar numbers (for attorneys).

Final Review

• Review and Confirm

• Both parties should read the entire agreement and ensure all sections are accurately completed.
• By signing, parties acknowledge their understanding and receipt of the agreement.

Contact Information

• Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Civil Division, Landlord and Tenant Branch:

• Address: Bldg. B, 510 4th St., N.W., Room 110, Washington, D.C. 20001
• Telephone: (202) 879-4879

By following these steps, you can ensure that this form is completed correctly, helping to formalize the agreement between the landlord and tenant and avoid future disputes.