Clarence V Morris Trustee — Worst Landlords

Violations

Open violations at this landlord's buildings, grouped by type, most often cited first.

Failure to provide a proper handrail for stairs having more than th... 3 $3,177 2021–2021 1

Smoke alarms missing — sleeping rooms 3 $6,354 2021–2021 1

Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or ab... 2 $1,060 2021–2021 1

Windows or doors not weathertight 2 $1,060 2021–2021 1

Interior structure not in good repair 2 $2,118 2021–2021 1

Failure to provide a proper guard of required height on an open por... 1 $1,059 2021–2021 1

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Unsafe cooking or water heating appliances 1 $1,059 2021–2021 1

Failure to maintain exterior doors, door assemblies, operator syste... 1 $530 2021–2021 1

Failure to maintain all accessory structures, including detached ga... 1 $530 2021–2021 1

Failure to have receptacle outlets with the appropriate faceplate c... 1 $530 2021–2021 1

Cracked plaster, holes, or water damage 1 $530 2021–2021 1

Failure of owner of the premises to provide and maintain code compl... 1 $2,118 2021–2021 1

Building

1 1321 Holly Street NW 19 $20,125 Jan 2021

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Violation and fine data from DC Department of Buildings open records. Fines shown are assessed amounts; DC does not publish collected amounts. "Last cited" is the date of the most recent violation recorded for each building.