Official Account of DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb. Committed to independence, safety, democracy, & shared prosperity in DC. Dad, listener, 3rd gen resident.
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Make your nomination for the Right Direction Awards by Friday, October 9: oag.dc.gov/rda
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Thank you for all the birthday wishes today, DC! I’m so thankful for another year serving the city I love.
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JUST IN: The Court issued a Temporary Restraining Order requiring urgent repairs at Delta Pearl.
It orders defendants to:
— Fix the AC system
— Repair both elevators
— Clear trash and debris
— Remove graffiti
— Address rodents and pests
— Repair broken locks and enhance security
NEW: We are suing a Ward 5 landlord for extreme housing neglect.
Tenants at this 10-story building have been without air conditioning and working elevators since early July and face shocking, dangerous housing conditions.
We're fighting for accountability and emergency repairs.
ALT Building Exterior, Delta Pearl Apartment Building (1400 Florida Ave NE)
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Thank you to the tenants who bravely testified and provided statements about their living conditions.
We are also grateful for @DC_DOB's partnership.
OAG will continue to monitor and litigate this case to ensure these critical repairs are made.
Order: oag.dc.gov/DeltaPearlTRO
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AG Brian Schwalb retweeted
D.C. residents will receive over $250,000 in restitution following a $694 million settlement with Credit Acceptance Corp. washingtoninformer.com/dc-re…
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For the 10th year, we are celebrating exceptional young people in DC with our Right Direction Awards! 🥇
Do you know a young person in the District (ages 14-24) who is making a positive impact in their community?
Nominate them at oag.dc.gov/RDA by Friday, October 9.
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AG Brian Schwalb retweeted
D.C. residents will receive over $250,000 in restitution following a $694 million settlement with Credit Acceptance Corp. washingtoninformer.com/dc-re…
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NEW: We are suing the owners of a Ward 8 building under the Nuisance Act.
The property has become a den for drug sales and other criminal activity after the owners repeatedly failed to take basic security measures.
The conditions endanger tenants, neighbors, and nearby schools.
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CONSUMER WIN: We recovered $380,000 from a subprime auto lender that exploited DC car buyers.
Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) will pay $250,000 in restitution and $130,000+ in penalties for its conduct.
We're also requiring major changes to protect consumers moving forward.
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Usually, when a lender lends you money, it's because they think you can pay it back. Not in this case.
CAC made auto loans to people it knew could not afford them — then profited as they lost their cars and drowned in debt.
It also let dealers inflate costs with hidden add-ons.
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This is a 40-state settlement that delivers $694 million in restitution and debt forgiveness to consumers nationwide.
It includes strong injunctive terms like price caps, enhanced disclosures, and off-ramps for failing loans to stop further abuses.
More:
oag.dc.gov/release/attorney-…
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We are resharing this alert because third-party energy companies continue to target DC residents with aggressive sales practices.
Remember:
1️⃣ You're not required to show anyone your energy bill.
2️⃣ Companies claim they will save you money but often end up charging higher rates.
⚠️ DC CONSUMER ALERT ⚠️
Multiple companies are using deceptive tactics to trick or pressure DC residents into changing energy providers — then charging higher rates.
We are alerting residents about this third-party energy company scam and how they can avoid becoming a victim.
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I am deeply saddened by the passing of former DC Attorney General Irvin B. Nathan.
Irv was a principled and fierce defender of the District of Columbia and fought tirelessly for its residents.
He successfully lifted several federal consent decrees for the District, recovered more than $70 million from companies that failed to pay their taxes, and founded the Ruff Fellowship Program that gives new generations of lawyers the opportunity to start their legal careers at the Office of the Attorney General.
We are forever grateful for Irv’s legacy of leadership and public service.
ALT In Memoriam: Irvin B. Nathan DC Attorney General (2011-2014) Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia
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AG Brian Schwalb retweeted
Two D.C. landlords have agreed to pay $9.3 million to resolve claims that they “illegally conspired” to inflate rents across the thousands of apartments they own across the city, per @DCAttorneyGen.
Story in @washsunmetro: washingtonsun.com/metro/dc-l…
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