Lyn Dyson — Worst Landlords

Violations

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

Failure to maintain structures and exterior property free from rode... 2 $1,276 2026–2026 1

Failure to maintain premises or exterior property free from weeds o... 2 $1,276 2026–2026 1

Interior surfaces unsanitary or in poor condition 2 $1,276 2026–2026 1

Interior structure not in good repair 2 $2,548 2026–2026 1

Failure to maintain exterior property and premises, and the interio... 2 $1,276 2026–2026 1

Smoke alarms missing — common areas 2 $5,098 2026–2026 1

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Using kitchen or nonhabitable space for sleeping purposes 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1

Owner providing, occupying, or allowing occupancy of premises not i... 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1

Failure to provide sufficient illumination for the maintenance of s... 1 $638 2026–2026 1

Failure to provide proper ventilation for bathroom or toilet room 1 $638 2026–2026 1

Failure to properly install or maintain water heating facilities 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1

Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which insects are fou... 1 $638 2026–2026 1

Failure to maintain all openings to the external air between March... 1 $128 2026–2026 1

Smoke alarms missing — sleeping rooms 1 $2,549 2026–2026 1

Failure to install or maintain single- or multiple-station smoke al... 1 $2,549 2026–2026 1

Failure of the owner to maintain exterior property and premises in ... 1 $638 2026–2026 1

Building

1 5103 3 rd Street NW 22 $24,350 Sep 2026

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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.