← All regulatory updates

state_legiscan_backfill · DC

Lifesaving Intervention Empowering Neighborhoods (LIEN) Act of 2026

December 30, 2025

Summary

If enacted, this bill would grant the District of Columbia Department of Buildings expanded authority to record liens on real property prior to the completion of hazardous housing code violation abatements. This change impacts property owners, lenders, and servicers by potentially increasing the priority and prevalence of municipal liens on properties with outstanding safety violations.

Source: https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0591

Common questions

What does "Lifesaving Intervention Empowering Neighborhoods (LIEN) Act of 2026" cover?
If enacted, this bill would grant the District of Columbia Department of Buildings expanded authority to record liens on real property prior to the…
When was it published?
It was published on December 30, 2025.

Get the free weekly digest

Every mortgage regulatory change, summarized, in your inbox. No account needed.