D.C. Code § 28:2A-104: Leases subject to other law.

(a)

A lease, although subject to this article, is also subject to any applicable:

(1)

Certificate of title statute of the District;

(2)

Certificate of title statute of another jurisdiction (§ 28:2A-105); or

(3)

Consumer protection statute of the District, or final consumer protection decision of a court of the District existing on the effective date of this article.

(b)

In case of conflict between this article, other than §§ 28:2A-105, 28:2A-304(c), and 28:2A-305(c), and a statute or decision referred to in subsection (a) of this section, the statute controls.

(c)

Failure to comply with an applicable law has only the effect specified therein.