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    District of Columbia Billing Dispute Laws

    District of Columbia residents are protected by the Consumer Protection Procedures Act (D.C. Code § 28-3901), plus federal laws like the FCBA, EFTA, and FTC Act. DisputeAI automatically cites the right statutes for your District of Columbia dispute.

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    Key Consumer Protection Laws in District of Columbia

    Consumer Protection Procedures Act

    D.C. Code § 28-3901

    District of Columbia's primary consumer protection statute. Prohibits unfair and deceptive business practices including misleading billing, hidden fees, and unauthorized charges. Allows up to treble (3x) damages in successful claims. Consumers can file private lawsuits under this statute.

    Federal Protections (Apply in District of Columbia)

    • Fair Credit Billing Act (15 USC § 1666) — credit card disputes
    • Electronic Fund Transfer Act (15 USC § 1693) — debit card disputes
    • FTC Click-to-Cancel Rule (16 CFR Part 425) — subscription cancellation
    • FTC Act § 5 (15 USC § 45) — unfair/deceptive practices
    • No Surprises Act — medical billing protection
    • FDCPA (15 USC § 1692) — debt collection disputes

    District of Columbia Auto-Renewal Protection

    District of Columbia has enacted specific auto-renewal and subscription protection laws. Businesses must provide clear disclosure of auto-renewal terms, obtain affirmative consent, and provide easy cancellation mechanisms. Violations can be grounds for refunds and additional damages.

    District of Columbia Office of the Attorney General — File consumer complaints with your state AG if a company does not respond to your demand letter. DisputeAI can generate a State AG complaint letter as part of the escalation engine.

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    DisputeAI automatically cites D.C. Code § 28-3901 and relevant federal laws