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Former Langston Views Owners Ordered to Pay $41 Million

11/12/2025

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A D.C. court ordered the former owners of the Langston Views apartment complex to pay $41 million for unsafe living conditions impacting over 2,500 tenants.
The lawsuit, led by D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb, uncovered chronic issues such as mold, water leaks, and inadequate heating.
Tenants will receive $29.8 million in restitution, while $11.1 million will cover civil penalties and legal fees.
Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner Tomora Redman noted severe mold and safety concerns, and Council member Trayon White called the judgment a victory for tenant rights.

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A D.C. court ordered the former owners of the Langston Views apartment complex to pay $41 million for unsafe living conditions impacting over 2,500 tenants.
The lawsuit, led by D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb, uncovered chronic issues such as mold, water leaks, and inadequate heating.
Tenants will receive $29.8 million in restitution, while $11.1 million will cover civil penalties and legal fees.
Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner Tomora Redman noted severe mold and safety concerns, and Council member Trayon White called the judgment a victory for tenant rights.