The Defective Deed Recordation Clarification Amendment Act of 2025 aims to address a significant gap in the law regarding the correction of defective deeds recorded in the District of Columbia. The bill consolidates the existing curative provisions into a single section that applies to all deeds recorded both before and after the passage of this legislation. It maintains the substantive language for curing defective instruments and reinstates the opportunity to challenge a defective instrument within six months of recordation, a provision that was removed in a previous amendment. Additionally, it allows for challenges to instruments recorded prior to this act within six months of its effective date.

To implement these changes, the bill repeals the previous section 499b, which was part of the curative provisions, and amends section 499a to ensure that instruments recorded with technical errors remain effective unless challenged within the specified timeframe. This legislation is intended to enhance the reliability of public records and alleviate the burdens faced by homeowners who encounter issues with their deeds due to harmless technical errors.