Section 42-3213 - Landlord's lien for rent-Time of existence

Landlord's lien for rent-Time of existence

The landlord shall have a tacit lien for his rent upon such of the tenant's personal chattels, on the premises, as are subject to execution for debt, to commence with the tenancy and continue for 3 months after the rent is due and until the termination of any action for such rent brought within said 3 months.

CREDIT(S)

(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1383, ch. 854, § 1229.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 45-1413.
1973 Ed., § 45-915.

Current through September 13, 2012