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DC Code § 42-3531.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 35A - Rental Housing: Tenant Advocacy|§ 42-3531.06. Chief Tenant Advocate of the Office of the Tenant Advocate

(a) There shall be a Chief Tenant Advocate who shall be responsible for the administration of the Office and implementation of the duties of the Office. (b)(1) On or after October 1, 2007, the Chief shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council for a term of 3 years, unless sooner removed by the Mayor for cause. Any unexpired term as of October 1, 2007 shall expire on that date. (2) A person appointed to fill a vacancy of this office shall be appointed only for the unexpired term of the Chief whose vacancy is being filled. (c)(1) The Chief shall be a statutory officeholder in the Excepted Service pursuant to § 1-609.08 and shall receive annual compensation under the Excepted Service salary schedule in an amount determined by the Mayor. No employee of the Office, other than the Chief, shall receive annual compensation above the level of that received by a District employee at a grade 14 under the District service salary schedule. (2) The Chief shall be a resident of the District of Columbia or become a resident not more than 180 days after the date of appointment, and shall remain a resident. (d) The Office shall employ the staff necessary, including attorneys, to assist the Chief in carrying out his or her duties.  (Oct. 20, 2005, D.C. Law 16-33, § 2066, 52 DCR 7503; Oct. 1, 2007, D.C. Law 16-181, § 2(e), 53 DCR 6703; Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 2042, 66 DCR 8621.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 42-3531.04. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 16-181 rewrote subsec. (b); in subsec. (c)(2), substituted “and shall remain a resident” for “and shall remain a resident, unless temporarily or permanently exempted from these requirements by the Mayor or for good cause”; and, in subsec. (d), substituted “The Office shall employ the staff necessary, including attorneys,” for “The Office shall employ the staff necessary”. Prior to amendment, subsec. (b) read as follows: “(b) The Chief shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council. The Chief shall report directly to the Director of the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs.” Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2042 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2042 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).  For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 2066 of Fiscal Year 2006 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-168, July 26, 2005, 52 DCR 7667). Effective Dates Section 5 of D.C. Law 16-181 provided: “Section 2 through 4 shall apply as of October 1, 2007.”
DC Code § 42-3531.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 35A - Rental Housing: Tenant Advocacy|§ 42-3531.08. Establishment, purpose, and membership of the Tenant Advisory Council. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Oct. 20, 2005, D.C. Law 16-33, § 2068, 52 DCR 7503; May 2, 2015, D.C. Law 20-271, § 266(b), 62 DCR 1884.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 2068 of Fiscal Year 2006 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-168, July 26, 2005, 52 DCR 7667). For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 266(b) of the New Columbia Statehood Initiative, Omnibus Boards and Commissions, and Election Transition Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-481, Nov. 18, 2014, 61 DCR 12133, 20 STAT 4405). For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 266(b) of the New Columbia Statehood Initiative, Omnibus Boards and Commissions, and Election Transition Reform Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-7, Feb. 26, 2015, 62 DCR 2646, 21 STAT 807).
DC Code § 42-3531.09 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 35A - Rental Housing: Tenant Advocacy|§ 42-3531.09. Housing Assistance Fund

The Housing Assistance Fund established by § 42-3403.07 [repealed] shall be administered and managed by the Office of the Tenant Advocate.  (Oct. 20, 2005, D.C. Law 16-33, § 2068a; as added Oct. 1, 2007, D.C. Law 16-181, § 2(g), 53 DCR 6703.)  Effective Dates Section 5 of D.C. Law 16-181 provided: “Section 2 through 4 shall apply as of October 1, 2007.”
DC Code § 42-3531.10 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 35A - Rental Housing: Tenant Advocacy|§ 42-3531.10. Rulemaking authority

The Office of the Chief Tenant Advocate shall promulgate rules, subject to Council approval, to implement the provisions of this chapter.  (Oct. 20, 2005, D.C. Law 16-33, § 2068b; as added Oct. 1, 2007, D.C. Law 16-181, § 2(g), 53 DCR 6703; Feb. 18, 2017, D.C. Law 21-211, § 2(b), 63 DCR 15307.)  Applicability Section 7023 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 5 of D.C. Law 21-211. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-211 have been implemented.  Applicability of D.C. Law 21-211: § 5 of D.C. Law 21-211 provided that the change made to this section by § 2(b) of D.C. Law 21-211 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 5 of D.C. Law 21-211, see § 7023 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 5 of D.C. Law 21-211, see § 7023 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).  Effective Dates Section 5 of D.C. Law 16-181 provided: “Section 2 through 4 shall apply as of October 1, 2007.”
DC Code § 42-3531.11 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 35A - Rental Housing: Tenant Advocacy|§ 42-3531.11. Reimbursement of emergency housing and relocation expenses

(a) If the Office has provided emergency housing or relocation assistance, as authorized by § 42-3531.07(6A), the owner shall reimburse the District for the assistance, as described in subsection (b) of this section, and all reasonable administrative and incidental expenses incurred by the District in providing the assistance, if: (1) A closure order requires the housing unit occupied by the tenant to be vacated and closed; and (2) The conditions that created the emergency: (A) Arose from circumstances within the control of the owner, including conditions arising from the failure to perform maintenance on the premises, affirmative acts of the owner, or termination of water service or utility services provided by the owner; (B) Did not arise from an act of God; (C) Arose from the actions of a person within the control of the owner; and (D) Were not caused solely by actions of the tenant. (b) The District may seek reimbursement from an owner for emergency housing and relocation expenses for: (1) The short-term relocation of tenants to hotels, motels, or other appropriate accommodations for a period of up to 30 days; (2) Actual moving costs; (3) The storage of personal property for a period of up to 60 days; (4) Rental application fees, security deposits, and utility deposits; and (5) The first month's rent.  (Oct. 20, 2005, D.C. Law 16-33, § 2068c; as added Feb. 18, 2017, D.C. Law 21-211, § 2(c), 63 DCR 15307.)  Applicability Section 7023 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 5 of D.C. Law 21-211. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-211 has been implemented.  Applicability of D.C. Law 21-211: § 5 of D.C. Law 21-211 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(c) of D.C. Law 21-211 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 5 of D.C. Law 21-211, see § 7023 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 5 of D.C. Law 21-211, see § 7023 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 42-3531.12 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 35A - Rental Housing: Tenant Advocacy|§ 42-3531.12. Assessment of expenses for emergency housing and relocation assistance

(a)(1) The Chief shall submit a bill to the owner for the cost of providing emergency assistance or relocation assistance, including information on how the owner can pay the bill and, if the owner disputes the charge, how to contest the bill. (2) The Chief may submit the bill to the owner by personal service or by sending it via first-class U.S. mail to the person who last appears as the owner of the real property on the tax roll on file with the Office of Tax and Revenue, to the last mailing address shown on the tax roll in accordance with § 42-405. The Chief may, by regulation, establish alternative methods of providing the bill to the owner. (b) Within 30 calendar days after receipt of the bill, the owner shall: (1) Pay the full amount of the bill; or (2) Contest the bill and request a hearing to determine liability. (c) If an owner fails to pay the full amount of the bill or to request a hearing within 30 days after receipt of the bill, the owner shall be liable for the full amount of the bill. (d) For the purpose of this section, a mailed bill is presumed to have been received by the owner 7 calendar days after the date of mailing.  (Oct. 20, 2005, D.C. Law 16-33, § 2068d; as added Feb. 18, 2017, D.C. Law 21-211, § 2(c), 63 DCR 15307.)  Applicability Section 7023 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 5 of D.C. Law 21-211. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-211 has been implemented.  Applicability of D.C. Law 21-211: § 5 of D.C. Law 21-211 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(c) of D.C. Law 21-211 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 5 of D.C. Law 21-211, see § 7023 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 5 of D.C. Law 21-211, see § 7023 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 42-3531.13 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 35A - Rental Housing: Tenant Advocacy|§ 42-3531.13. Hearing

(a) A hearing to determine liability for a bill shall be held before an administrative law judge within the Office of Administrative Hearings and shall be conducted in accordance with § 2-509. (b) If an owner who requests a hearing fails to appear at a hearing, the administrative law judge may proceed with the hearing and issue a final decision in the case. (c)(1) The administrative law judge shall decide whether the owner's liability for the amount of the bill, in whole or in part, has been established by a preponderance of the evidence. (2) If an owner is found liable for any portion of the bill, the administrative law judge may impose an additional penalty of up to twice the amount of the liability for the bill. (d) If an administrative law judge issues an order finding an owner liable, the owner shall pay the amount due within 30 days after the issuance of the order.  (Oct. 20, 2005, D.C. Law 16-33, § 2068e; as added Feb. 18, 2017, D.C. Law 21-211, § 2(c), 63 DCR 15307.)  Applicability Section 7023 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 5 of D.C. Law 21-211. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-211 has been implemented.  Applicability of D.C. Law 21-211: § 5 of D.C. Law 21-211 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(c) of D.C. Law 21-211 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 5 of D.C. Law 21-211, see § 7023 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 5 of D.C. Law 21-211, see § 7023 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 42-3531.14 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 35A - Rental Housing: Tenant Advocacy|§ 42-3531.14. Collection

The Attorney General for the District of Columbia may bring any appropriate legal action, or defend any action, to collect the amount owed by an owner pursuant to this chapter.  (Oct. 20, 2005, D.C. Law 16-33, § 2068f; as added Feb. 18, 2017, D.C. Law 21-211, § 2(c), 63 DCR 15307.)  Applicability Section 7023 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 5 of D.C. Law 21-211. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-211 has been implemented.  Applicability of D.C. Law 21-211: § 5 of D.C. Law 21-211 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(c) of D.C. Law 21-211 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 5 of D.C. Law 21-211, see § 7023 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 5 of D.C. Law 21-211, see § 7023 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 42-3531.15 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 35A - Rental Housing: Tenant Advocacy|§ 42-3531.15. Liens

(a) The amount for which an owner has been found liable, including any other charges, costs, penalties, and interest, shall be a continuing and perpetual lien in favor of the District upon all real and personal property belonging to the person named in the notice and shall have the same force and effect as a lien created by judgment. Interest shall accrue as provided in subsection (f) of this section. (b) The lien shall attach to all property belonging to the owner during the period of the lien, including any property acquired by the owner after the lien arises. (c) The lien shall have priority over any other lien, except a lien for District taxes and District water charges; provided, that the lien shall not be valid as against any bona fide purchaser, or holder of a security interest, mechanic's lien, or other such creditor interested in the property, without notice, until notice of the lien is filed with the Recorder of Deeds. The lien shall be satisfied by payment of the amount of the lien to the agency that issued the notice. (d) For reasonable cause shown, the Chief may abate the amount owed by the owner pursuant to this chapter. (e)(1) As additional means for collection, the Chief may enforce payment of the fines, expenses, costs, penalties, interest, or other charges imposed against the real property in the same manner and under the same conditions that real property tax liens are enforced pursuant to Chapter 13A of Title 47. (2) Proceeds collected from a sale pursuant to Chapter 13A of Title 47 shall be credited to the Emergency Housing and Relocation Assistance Fund established by § 42-3531.16. (f) Interest on an amount due pursuant to this section shall be at the rate of 1 1/2% per month, and shall be prorated if interest is owed for a portion of a month.  (Oct. 20, 2005, D.C. Law 16-33, § 2068g; as added Feb. 18, 2017, D.C. Law 21-211, § 2(c), 63 DCR 15307.)  Applicability Section 7023 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 5 of D.C. Law 21-211. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-211 has been implemented.  Applicability of D.C. Law 21-211: § 5 of D.C. Law 21-211 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(c) of D.C. Law 21-211 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 5 of D.C. Law 21-211, see § 7023 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 5 of D.C. Law 21-211, see § 7023 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 42-3531.16 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 35A - Rental Housing: Tenant Advocacy|§ 42-3531.16. Emergency Housing and Relocation Assistance Fund

(a) There is established as a special fund the Emergency Housing and Relocation Assistance Fund ("Fund"), which shall be administered by the Office of the Tenant Advocate in accordance with subsections (c) and (d) of this section. (b) Revenue from interest, costs, expenses, fees, fines, penalties, and other charges collected pursuant to §§ 42-3531.11 through 42-3531.15 shall be deposited in the Fund. (c) Money in the Fund shall be used to offset some of the costs of providing emergency housing and relocation assistance. (d) The money deposited into the Fund, and interest earned, shall not revert to the unrestricted fund balance of the General Fund of the District of Columbia at the end of a fiscal year, or at any other time.  (Oct. 20, 2005, D.C. Law 16-33, § 2068h; as added Feb. 18, 2017, D.C. Law 21-211, § 2(c), 63 DCR 15307.)  Applicability Section 7023 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 5 of D.C. Law 21-211. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-211 has been implemented.  Applicability of D.C. Law 21-211: § 5 of D.C. Law 21-211 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(c) of D.C. Law 21-211 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 5 of D.C. Law 21-211, see § 7023 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 5 of D.C. Law 21-211, see § 7023 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 42-3541.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 35B - Fair Criminal Record Screening for Housing|§ 42-3541.01. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) "Applicant" means any person considered for, who requests to be considered for, or who intends to request to be considered for tenancy within a housing accommodation. (2) "Arrest" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 32-1341(2). (3) "Conditional offer" means an offer to rent or lease a rental unit to an applicant that is: (A) Contingent on the housing provider's subsequent inquiry into the applicant's criminal record; or (B) Contingent on any other eligibility criteria that the housing provider may utilize. (4) "Conviction" means a verdict or plea of guilty or nolo contendere. (5) "Housing accommodation" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 42-3501.03(14). (6) "Housing provider" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 42-3501.03(15). (7) "Inquiry" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 32-1341(8). (8) "Pending criminal accusation" shall mean "criminal accusation" as that term is defined in § 32-1341(5). (9) "Rental unit" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 42-3501.03(33).  (Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-259, § 2, 64 DCR 2070.)  Applicability Section 7031 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 11 of D.C. Law 21-259. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-259 has been implemented.  Applicability of D.C. Law 21-259: § 11 of D.C. Law 21-259 provided that the creation of this section by § 2 of D.C. Law 21-259 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 11 of D.C. Law 21-259, see § 7031 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 11 of D.C. Law 21-259, see § 7031 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 42-3541.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 35B - Fair Criminal Record Screening for Housing|§ 42-3541.03. Exclusions

This chapter shall not apply: (1) To a housing provider that owns and occupies a housing accommodation that includes 3 or fewer rental units; (2) Where a federal law or regulation or District law requires the consideration of an applicant's criminal history for the purposes of obtaining a housing accommodation; or (3) Where a federal law or regulation or District law otherwise allows for denial of an applicant due to certain criminal convictions.  (Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-259, § 4, 64 DCR 2070.)  Applicability Section 7031 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 11 of D.C. Law 21-259. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-259 has been implemented.  Applicability of D.C. Law 21-259: § 11 of D.C. Law 21-259 provided that the creation of this section by § 4 of D.C. Law 21-259 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 11 of D.C. Law 21-259, see § 7031 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 11 of D.C. Law 21-259, see § 7031 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 42-3541.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 35B - Fair Criminal Record Screening for Housing|§ 42-3541.04. Filing a complaint with the Office of Human Rights; exclusive remedy

(a) A person claiming to be aggrieved by a violation of this chapter may file an administrative complaint with the Office of Human Rights within one year after the unlawful discriminatory act, or discovery thereof, in accordance with the procedures set forth in subchapter III of Unit A of Chapter 14 of Title 2. (b) A person claiming to be aggrieved by a violation of this chapter shall have no private cause of action in any court based on a violation of this chapter.  (Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-259, § 5, 64 DCR 2070.)  Applicability Section 7031 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 11 of D.C. Law 21-259. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-259 has been implemented.  Applicability of D.C. Law 21-259: § 11 of D.C. Law 21-259 provided that the creation of this section by § 5 of D.C. Law 21-259 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 11 of D.C. Law 21-259, see § 7031 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 11 of D.C. Law 21-259, see § 7031 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).