{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-26-1152.18","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 26-1152.18","heading":"No oppressive mandatory arbitration clause.","body":"(a)\nA mandatory arbitration clause in a note, lien, instrument, or ancillary lien instrument or obligation that evidences or secures a covered loan that is oppressive, unfair, unconscionable, or in substantially in derogation of the rights of borrowers shall be void.\n\n(b)\nArbitration clauses that comply with the standards adopted by the Mayor pursuant to regulation shall be presumed not to violate this section; provided, the Mayor’s standards be in accordance with the procedures of a nationally recognized arbitration forum such as the American Arbitration Association.","path":["Title 26. Banks and Other Financial Institutions.","Chapter 11A. Home Loan Protection.","Subchapter II. Prohibited Practices."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/26-1152.18","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"3fc0ef532e093b0c061996f125481f8a88a2973b888f42ccb5b94ce44b007086","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-26-1152.17","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-26-1152.19"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}