Housing Matters

Last Updated : 02/12/2026

What are Housing Matters?

Housing Matters at the DC Courts include cases about unsafe rental housing conditions and mortgage foreclosure sales. This page gives a short overview of these cases.

Housing Conditions. When a tenant asks the court to order repairs or fix problems that are housing code violations in a rental home. Learn more

Mortgage Foreclosure Sales. When a lender files a case to sell a home or other property due to missed mortgage payments. Learn more

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Civil Division

Leadership
Presiding Judge
Hon. Shana Frost Matini
Deputy Presiding Judge
Hon. Yvonne M. Williams
Director
Lynn Magee
Deputy Director
Thomasine Marshall
Location
Civil Actions
Moultrie Courthouse
500 Indiana Avenue NW, Room 5000
Washington
,
D.C.
20001
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Landlord and Tenant
Court Building B
510 4th Street NW, Room 110
Washington
,
D.C.
20001
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Small Claims
Court Building B
510 4th Street NW, Room 120
Washington
,
D.C.
20001
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Hours of Operation
Monday - Tuesday: 08:30 am-05:00 pm
Wednesday: 06:30 pm-08:30 pm (Only Small Claims and Landlord & Tenant)
Thursday - Friday: 08:30 am-05:00 pm
Saturday: 09:00 am-12:00 pm All branches operate in the Moultrie Courthouse, Room 5000.
Sunday: Closed
Filings can be made in the after-hours filing box in the lobby of the Moultrie Courthouse for Civil Actions cases.
Contact Info
Civil Actions Branch
phone
202-879-1133
Landlord and Tenant Branch
phone
202-879-4879
Small Claims Branch
phone
202-879-1120
Courtroom Support Branch
phone
202-879-1148