D.C. Code § 28:9-609: Secured party’s right to take possession after default.

(a)

After default, a secured party:

(1)

May take possession of the collateral; and

(2)

Without removal, may render equipment unusable and dispose of collateral on a debtor’s premises under § 28:9-610.

(b)

A secured party may proceed under subsection (a):

(1)

Pursuant to judicial process; or

(2)

Without judicial process, if it proceeds without breach of the peace.

(c)

If so agreed, and in any event after default, a secured party may require the debtor to assemble the collateral and make it available to the secured party at a place to be designated by the secured party which is reasonably convenient to both parties.