Fees waived; no judicial approval necessary. (a) The Recorder shall waive any fees specifically directed at an owner's attempt to release an unlawful restriction from a deed or other document as described under §§ 42-1622 and 42-1623. (b) No judicial approval is needed to release an unlawful restriction under §§ 42-1622 and 42-1623. This section is not intended to alter the need for judicial approval otherwise required under law for any action except for the express release of an unlawful restriction. (Aug. 14, 2024, D.C. Law 25-201, § 108, 71 DCR 7612.) Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 108 of Unlawful Restrictions in Land Records Emergency Amendment Act of 2024 (D.C. Act 25-476, May 29, 2024, 71 DCR 6682).
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