§ 7-1207.01. Civil liability.

Current through October 23, 2012

(a) Except for violations of § 7-1205.05(a), any person who negligently violates the provisions of this chapter shall be liable in an amount equal to the damages sustained by the client plus the costs of the action and reasonable attorney's fees.

(b) Except for violations of § 7-1205.05(a), any person who willfully or intentionally violates the provisions of this chapter shall be liable in damages sustained by the client in an amount not less than $1,000 plus the costs of the action and reasonable attorney's fees.

                
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(Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-136, § 701, 25 DCR 5055.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 6-2061.

1973 Ed., § 6-1641.

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 2-136, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-1201.01.