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DC Code § 42-3502.03e (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 35 - Rental Housing Generally|Subchapter II - Rent Stabilization Program|§ 42-3502.03e. Rental Housing Registration Fund

(a) There is established as a special fund the Rental Housing Registration Fund ("Fund"), which shall be administered in accordance with subsections (c) and (d) of this section. (b) Revenue from penalties charged to a housing provider pursuant to § 42-3502.05(f) shall be deposited into the Fund. (c) Money in the Fund shall be used for developing and maintaining the database created by [§ 42-3502.03c(a)]. (d) While the Office of Tenant Advocate is developing and administering the database, it shall administer the Fund. The Office of Tenant Advocate shall transfer Fund administration to the Rent Administrator upon transferring administration and maintenance of the database to the Division pursuant to [§ 42-3502.03c(e-2)]. (e)(1) The money deposited into the Fund 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. (2) Subject to authorization in an approved budget and financial plan, any funds appropriated in the Fund shall be continually available without regard to fiscal year limitation.  (July 17, 1985, D.C. Law 6-10, § 203c [redesignated]; as added Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 2282(c), 65 DCR 9388; redesignated as § 203e, Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 2132(a), 66 DCR 8621.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2132(a) 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 § 2132(a) of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).   For temporary (90 days) redesignation of this section, see § 2(a) of Rental Housing Registration Extension Emergency Amendment Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-4, Feb. 6, 2019, 66 DCR 2056).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2282(c) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2282(c) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).  Temporary Legislation  For temporary (225 days) redesignation of this section, see § 2(a) of Rental Housing Registration Extension Temporary Amendment Act of 2019 (D.C. Law 23-2, Apr. 18, 2019, 66 DCR 2453).
DC Code § 42-3502.04a (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 35 - Rental Housing Generally|Subchapter II - Rent Stabilization Program|§ 42-3502.04a. Rental Conversion and Sale Division of the Department of Housing and Community Development Rental Conversion and Sale Administrator

(a) There is established within the Department of Housing and Community Development the Rental Conversion and Sale Division, which shall have as its head a Rental Conversion and Sale Administrator. (b) The Rental Conversion and Sale Administrator shall receive annual compensation equivalent to that received by a District employee compensated at the grade of 15 of the District schedule established under subchapter XI of Chapter 6 of Title 1 [§ 1-611.01 et seq.].  (July 17, 1985, D.C. Law 6-10, § 204a; as added Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-366, § 2(f), 56 DCR 1332.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 42-3401.03 and § 42-3501.03.
DC Code § 42-3502.04b (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 35 - Rental Housing Generally|Subchapter II - Rent Stabilization Program|§ 42-3502.04b. Transfer of functions of the Rental Accommodations and Conversion Division of the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs to the Department of Housing and Community Development

All positions, property, records, and unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, assessments, and other funds available or to be made available to the Rental Accommodations and Conversion Division of the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs relating to the duties and functions assigned to the Division pursuant to § 42-3502.03(a) [now § 42-3502.03] are transferred to the Department of Housing and Community Development.  (July 17, 1985, D.C. Law 6-10, § 203a; as added Sept. 18, 2007, D.C. Law 17-20, § 2003(d), 54 DCR 7052; redesignated § 204b, Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-366, § 2(c), 56 DCR 1332.)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 42-3502.03a Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 2003(d) of Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-74, July 25, 2007, 54 DCR 7549). Editor's Notes Former § 42-3502.03a has been recodified as § 42-3502.04b by D.C. Law 17-366, § 2(c).
DC Code § 42-3502.04c (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 35 - Rental Housing Generally|Subchapter II - Rent Stabilization Program|§ 42-3502.04c. Housing Regulation Administration; Housing Regulation Administrator

(a) There is established within the Department of Housing and Community Development, the Housing Regulation Administration, which shall have as its head a Housing Regulation Administrator. The Housing Regulation Administrator shall be appointed by, and report directly to, the Director of the Department of Housing and Community Development. (b)(1) The Housing Regulation Administration shall provide such administrative support to the Rent Administrator and the Rental Conversion and Sale Administrator as may be necessary to fulfill their statutory and regulatory responsibilities. (2) The Housing Regulation Administrator shall work cooperatively with the Rent Administrator and the Rental Conversion and Sale Administrator to promote administrative efficiency, complete and accurate record-keeping, and the prompt review and disposition of matters pending before them. (3) The Housing Regulation Administrator shall not have a supervisory role over the Rent Administrator and the Rental Conversion and Sale Administrator.  (July 17, 1985, D.C. Law 6-10, § 204c; as added Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-366, § 2(g), 56 DCR 1332.)
DC Code § 42-3502.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 35 - Rental Housing Generally|Subchapter II - Rent Stabilization Program|§ 42-3502.07. Adjustments in rent ceiling

Repealed.  (July 17, 1985, D.C. Law 6-10, § 207, 32 DCR 3089; Aug. 5, 2006, D.C. Law 16-145, § 2(d), 53 DCR 4889.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-2517. Section References This section is referenced in § 42-3502.08.
DC Code § 42-3502.11a (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 35 - Rental Housing Generally|Subchapter II - Rent Stabilization Program|§ 42-3502.11a. Mandatory fees prohibited

(a) A housing provider shall not impose on a tenant a mandatory fee for any service or facility that has not been approved pursuant to § 42-3502.11 or § 42-3502.15. (b) A housing provider who violates this section shall be liable to the tenant for treble damages pursuant to section 901(a).  (July 17, 1985, D.C. Law 6-10, § 211a; as added Feb. 18, 2017, D.C. Law 21-210, § 2(b), 63 DCR 15302.)
DC Code § 42-3502.14 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 35 - Rental Housing Generally|Subchapter II - Rent Stabilization Program|§ 42-3502.14. Substantial rehabilitation

(a) If the Rent Administrator determines that (1) a rental unit is to be substantially rehabilitated, and (2) the rehabilitation is in the interest of the tenants of the unit and the housing accommodation in which the unit is located, the Rent Administrator may approve, contingent upon completion of the substantial rehabilitation, an increase in the rent charged for the rental unit, if the rent increase is no greater than the equivalent of 125% of the rent charged applicable to the rental unit prior to substantial rehabilitation. (b) In determining whether a housing unit is to be substantially rehabilitated, the Rent Administrator shall examine the plans, specifications, and projected costs for the rehabilitation, which shall be made available to the Rent Administrator by the housing provider of the rental unit or housing accommodation to be rehabilitated. (c) In determining whether substantial rehabilitation of a housing accommodation is in keeping with the interest of the tenants, the Rent Administrator shall consider, among other relevant factors: (1) The impact of the rehabilitation on the tenants of the unit or housing accommodation; and (2) The existing condition of the rental unit or housing accommodation and the degree to which any violations of the housing regulations in the rental unit or housing accommodation constitute an impairment of the health, welfare, and safety of the tenants. (d) This section shall apply to the following: (1) Any rental unit with respect to which a housing provider has notified the tenant, after July 17, 1985, of an intent to substantially rehabilitate; and (2) Any rental unit with respect to which, before July 17, 1985: (A) The housing provider has notified the tenant of the intended substantial rehabilitation; and (B) All the tenants have left.  (July 17, 1985, D.C. Law 6-10, § 214, 32 DCR 3089; Aug. 5, 2006, D.C. Law 16-145, § 2(a), 53 DCR 4889.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-2524. Section References This section is referenced in § 42-3502.08, § 42-3502.16, and § 42-3505.01. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 16-145, in subsec. (a), substituted “rent charged” for “rent ceiling”. Expiration of Law See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3502.01. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(a) of Rent Control Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-470, July 31, 2006, 53 DCR 6772).
DC Code § 42-3502.15 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 35 - Rental Housing Generally|Subchapter II - Rent Stabilization Program|§ 42-3502.15. Voluntary agreement

(a) Seventy percent or more of the tenants of a housing accommodation may enter into a voluntary agreement with the housing provider: (1) To establish the rent charged; (2) To alter levels of related services and facilities; and (3) To provide for capital improvements and the elimination of deferred maintenance (ordinary repair). (b) The voluntary agreement must be filed with the Rent Administrator and shall include the signature of each tenant, the number of each tenant’s rental unit or apartment, the specific amount of increased rent each tenant will pay, if applicable, and a statement that the agreement was entered into voluntarily without any form of coercion on the part of the housing provider. If approved by the Rent Administrator the agreement shall be binding on the housing provider and on all tenants, except as specified in § 42-3502.24(i)(2). (c) Where the agreement filed with the Rent Administrator is to have the rent charged for all rental units in the housing accommodation adjusted by a specified percentage, the Rent Administrator shall immediately certify approval of the increase.  (July 17, 1985, D.C. Law 6-10, § 215, 32 DCR 3089; Aug. 5, 2006, D.C. Law 16-145, § 2(a), 53 DCR 4889; Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-239, § 3(e), 64 DCR 1588.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-2525. Section References This section is referenced in § 42-3502.08. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 16-145, in par. (a)(1) and subsec. (c), substituted “rent charged” for “rent ceiling”. Expiration of Law See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3502.01. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(a) of Rent Control Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-470, July 31, 2006, 53 DCR 6772).
DC Code § 42-3502.15a (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 35 - Rental Housing Generally|Subchapter II - Rent Stabilization Program|§ 42-3502.15a. Voluntary agreement moratorium

(a) Notwithstanding the requirements of section 215, tenants and housing providers shall not enter into a voluntary agreement pursuant to section 215(a) for 2 years beginning on the applicability date of the Voluntary Agreement Moratorium Amendment Act of 2020, passed on 2nd reading December 15, 2020 (enrolled version of Bill 23-878). (b) Subsection (a) of this section shall not affect any voluntary agreements that have already been approved by the Rent Administrator pursuant to section 215(b) prior to the applicability date of the Voluntary Agreement Moratorium Amendment Act of 2020, passed on 2nd reading December 15, 2020 (enrolled version of Bill 23-878).  (July 17, 1985, D.C. Law 6-10, § 215a; as added Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-246, § 2, 68 DCR 001232.)  Applicability Applicability of D.C. Law 23-246: § 3 of D.C. Law 23-246 provided that the creation of this section by § 2 of D.C. Law 23-246 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.
DC Code § 42-3502.16a (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 35 - Rental Housing Generally|Subchapter II - Rent Stabilization Program|§ 42-3502.16a. Tenant representation by tenant organization

(a) A tenant organization shall have standing to assert a claim in its name on behalf of one or more of its members in any petition filed pursuant to this chapter, or under Chapters 39 or 40 of Title 14 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations, whether initiated by or against a housing provider; provided, that: (1) One or more members of the tenant organization have standing to assert a claim in their own right; (2) One or more members of the tenant organization have provided the tenant organization with written authorization for it to represent that member in the proceeding governing the petition; and (3) Neither the claim asserted nor the relief requested requires the participation of the member. (b) Where the provisions of subsection (a) of this section have been satisfied, the tenant organization shall be granted party status and have its name placed in the caption of the proceeding. (c) No further inquiry into the membership of the association shall be permitted.  (July 17, 1985, D.C. Law 6-10, § 216a; as added Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-226, § 2, 57 DCR 6920.)
DC Code § 42-3502.17 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 35 - Rental Housing Generally|Subchapter II - Rent Stabilization Program|§ 42-3502.17. Security deposit

(a) No person shall demand or receive a security deposit from any tenant for a rental unit occupied by the tenant upon July 17, 1985, where no security deposit had been demanded or received of the tenant for the rental unit before July 17, 1985, but this provision shall not prevent the collection of security deposits for newly constructed units or units exempted under § 42-3502.05(a)(4) and (7). Security deposits shall be collected pursuant to the Security Deposit Act, effective February 20, 1976 (D.C. Law 1-48; 14 DCMR 308 et seq.). (b) The Office of Administrative Hearings may adjudicate complaints for the non-return of tenant security deposits and for the nonpayment of interest on tenant security deposits pursuant to section 2908 of the Housing Regulations of the District of Columbia (14 DCMR §§ 308 through 311). (c)(1) No housing provider shall withhold a security deposit for the replacement value of apartment items that are damaged due to ordinary wear and tear. (2) A covenant or promise by a tenant to leave, restore, surrender, or yield a leased premises in good repair does not obligate the tenant to make substantial repairs, replace obsolete materials, or fix other defects without negligence or fault on the tenant's part. (3) For the purposes of this subsection, the term "ordinary wear and tear" means deterioration that results from the intended use of a dwelling unit, including breakage or malfunction due to age or deteriorated condition. The term "ordinary wear and tear" does not include deterioration that results from negligence, carelessness, accident, or abuse of the unit, fixtures, equipment, or other tangible personal property by the tenant, immediate family member, or a guest.  (July 17, 1985, D.C. Law 6-10, § 217, 32 DCR 3089; Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-276, § 3, 54 DCR 889; Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-366, § 2(h), 56 DCR 1332; June 7, 2012, D.C. Law 19-140, § 2, 59 DCR 2879; Feb. 18, 2017, D.C. Law 21-210, § 2(c), 63 DCR 15302.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-2527. Section References This section is referenced in § 42-3502.05. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 16-276 designated existing text as subsec. (a) and inserted subsec. (b). D.C. Law 17-366, in subsec. (b), inserted “and for the nonpayment of interest on tenant security deposits” following “tenant security deposits”. D.C. Law 19-140, in subsec. (b), substituted “complaints for the non-return of” for “complaints for the nonpayment of interest on”. Expiration of Law See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3502.01. Editor's Notes For Law 17-366, see notes following § 42-3401.03.
DC Code § 42-3502.18 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 35 - Rental Housing Generally|Subchapter II - Rent Stabilization Program|§ 42-3502.18. Remedy

The Rental Housing Commission, Rent Administrator, or any affected housing provider or tenant may commence a civil action in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia to enforce any rule or decision issued under this chapter.  (July 17, 1985, D.C. Law 6-10, § 218, 32 DCR 3089.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-2528. Expiration of Law See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3502.01.
DC Code § 42-3502.19 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 35 - Rental Housing Generally|Subchapter II - Rent Stabilization Program|§ 42-3502.19. Judicial review

Any person or class of persons aggrieved by a decision of the Rental Housing Commission, or by any failure on the part of the Rental Housing Commission or Rent Administrator to act within any time certain mandated by this chapter, may seek judicial review of the decision or an order compelling the decision by filing a petition for review in the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.  (July 17, 1985, D.C. Law 6-10, § 219, 32 DCR 3089.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-2529. Section References This section is referenced in § 42-3501.03. Expiration of Law See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3502.01.
DC Code § 42-3502.20 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 35 - Rental Housing Generally|Subchapter II - Rent Stabilization Program|§ 42-3502.20. Report of Mayor

(a) No later than October 1, 1988, the Mayor shall report to the Council on the continued need for the rent stabilization program. (b) The report shall be prepared by a person not affiliated with the District government and shall contain: (1) The number of new and renovated units which have been placed on the rental housing market since July 17, 1985; (2) The number of new and renovated units it is anticipated will be placed on the rental housing market annually until 1996; (3) An assessment of the effectiveness of the Tenant Assistance Program; the adequacy of monies appropriated for the program; and the projected costs of the Tenant Assistance Program in the absence of rent stabilization legislation; (4) The impact of the rent stabilization program on the cost and supply of rental housing; (5) An assessment of the present rent stabilization program in terms of its being understandable, efficient, inexpensive, equitable, and flexible; (6) The impact of the present rent stabilization program upon small housing providers compared to large housing providers; (7) The number of District residents living in substandard housing and their locations; (8) An assessment of the impact of the proposed civil infractions law on housing code violations, if the law is enacted in a timely manner; (9) An assessment of the probable impact on the private rental housing market and the present rent stabilization program of the following individual or combination of factors: (A) Vacancy decontrol; (B) Luxury decontrol; (C) Increasing from 4 units to 10 units the maximum rental units exemption under § 42-3502.05(a)(3); and (D) Tying the rent stabilization program to the amount of family income available for rent; and (10) Any other information considered appropriate by the drafters of the report.  (July 17, 1985, D.C. Law 6-10, § 220, 32 DCR 3089.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-2529.1. Expiration of Law See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3502.01. References in Text The “proposed civil infractions law,” referred to in paragraph (b)(8), was enacted as D.C. Law 6-42.
DC Code § 42-3502.21a (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 35 - Rental Housing Generally|Subchapter II - Rent Stabilization Program|§ 42-3502.21a. Certificate of assurance moratorium

 *NOTE: This section was created by temporary legislation that will expire on May 5, 2022.*  Notwithstanding the requirements of § 42-3502.21, no owner of a housing accommodation shall request a certificate of assurance for one year beginning on July 29, 2021, and the Mayor shall not issue a certificate of assurance for any request received for one year beginning on July 29, 2021.  (July 17, 1985, D.C. Law 6-10, § 221a; as added Sept. 22, 2021, D.C. Law 24-33, § 2, 68 DCR 007987.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2 of Certificate of Assurance Moratorium Extension Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-130, July 29, 2021, 68 DCR 007674).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2 of Certificate of Assurance Moratorium Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-454, Nov. 4, 2020, 67 DCR 13216).  Temporary Legislation  For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 2 of Certificate of Assurance Moratorium Extension Temporary Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Law 24-33, Sept. 22, 2021, 68 DCR 007987).   For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 2 of Certificate of Assurance Moratorium Temporary Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Law 23-173, Dec. 23, 2020, 67 DCR 13228).
DC Code § 42-3502.22a (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 35 - Rental Housing Generally|Subchapter II - Rent Stabilization Program|§ 42-3502.22a. Forms to include definition of the term rent charged

The definition of the term "rent charged" shall be included on all Rental Accommodations Division forms that include the term.  (July 17, 1985, D.C. Law 6-10, § 222a; as added Mar. 13, 2019, D.C. Law 22-248, § 2(f), 66 DCR 973.)  Editor's Notes Section 3 of D.C. Law 22-248 provided that within 180 days after the effective date of D.C. Law 22-248, the Rental Housing Commission, pursuant to Title I of the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act, approved October 21, 1968 (82 Stat. 1204; D.C. Official Code § 2-501 et seq.), shall issue rules to implement the provisions of D.C. Law 22-248, including revisions necessary to update relevant housing provider reporting forms according to the requirements of D.C. Law 22-248.