DC landlord hit with a $546K fine for housing violations at 15 properties

WASHINGTON (7News) — Fifteen properties in Washington, D.C., are being targeted by the D.C. Department of Buildings (DOB) for 486 housing violations and $546,606 in fines.

The 7News I-Team has learned the apartment buildings are associated with Rashid Salem and Petra Development.

Since 2018, the District has assessed nearly 575 violations at those properties, with approximately 55% remaining unabated, representing $185,000 in fines…

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