1. (a) An amendment under this chapter must identify the owner, the real property affected, and the document containing the unlawful restriction. The amendment must include a conspicuous statement in substantially the following form:

   This amendment removes from this deed or other document affecting title to real property an unlawful restriction as defined under the Uniform Unlawful Restrictions in Land Records Amendment Act of 2024. This amendment does not affect the validity or enforceability of a restriction that is not an unlawful restriction.

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2. (b) The amendment must be executed and acknowledged in the manner required for recordation of a document in the land records. The amendment must be recorded in the land records of the District.
3. (c) The amendment does not affect the validity or enforceability of any restriction that is not an unlawful restriction.
4. (d) The amendment or a future conveyance of the affected real property is not a republication of a restriction that otherwise would expire by passage of time under other law of the District.

Emergency Legislation

For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 105 of Unlawful Restrictions in Land Records Emergency Amendment Act of 2024 (D.C. Act 25-476, May 29, 2024, 71 DCR 6682).

History

Aug. 14, 2024, D.C. Law 25-201, § 105