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Akassy v. William Penn Apartments Ltd. Partnership, 891 A.2d 291 (2006)

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Akassy v. William Penn Apartments Ltd. Partnership, 891 A.2d 291 (2006)
Parent Document
Akassy v. William Penn Apartments Ltd. Partnership, 891 A.2d 291 (2006)
Jurisdiction
DC (municipal)
Effective Date
2006-02-02

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In summary, we conclude that there was no ambiguity in the term “rent” as used in the parties’ agreement. Although not defined in the parties’ contract, the meaning of the term is defined by statute in this jurisdiction to mean the amount demanded, received, or charged by the housing provider. Nothing in the parties’ agreement precluded the landlord from implementing a rent increase consistent with applicable law, or the tenant from challenging the legality of the increase demanded. C. Claim of Unilateral Mistake