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DC Code § 42-3508.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 35 - Rental Housing Generally|Subchapter VIII - New and Vacant Rental Housing and Distressed Property|§ 42-3508.06. Incentives for development of single-room-occupancy housing

(a) The Mayor may provide tax abatements and deferral or forgiveness of water and sewer fees and other indebtedness to the District as incentives for the development of single-room-occupancy housing for low- and moderate-income tenants. These incentives shall be provided pursuant to negotiations and written agreements between the Mayor and housing providers engaged in the development or operation of single-room-occupancy housing accommodations. In these negotiations and written agreements, the Mayor may establish a formula for abating property tax liability for properties developed pursuant to this section for a period of not more than 10 years beginning during the first year that newly-constructed or rehabilitated single-room-occupancy housing becomes available for occupancy. (b) The incentives provided by this section shall be available for new construction, renovation of any vacant rental housing accommodation, or renovation of any non-housing property, whether vacant or not, for single-room-occupancy housing. (c) To qualify for the incentives provided by this section, the housing provider shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Mayor that the single-room-occupancy housing meets the following minimum standards: (1) Rental rates are affordable for low- and moderate-income tenants and reflect costs offset by the tax abatements and deferral or forgiveness of indebtedness to the District provided pursuant to this section; (2) The location is in compliance with the Zoning Regulations of the District of Columbia; (3) Each rental unit includes no less than 95 square feet of space, and a clothing storage unit; (4) Toilet and shower or bathing facilities are provided on each floor where tenants reside, in a reasonable size to meet the needs of the tenants residing on that floor; (5) A common-space day room, kitchen, and laundry facilities sufficient to meet the needs of all tenants at 100% occupancy are provided; (6) A 24-hour security system, either manual or electronic, is provided; and (7) The housing accommodation has a resident manager who resides on the premises. (d) Within 180 days from August 25, 1994, the Mayor shall compile, provide to the Council, and publish in the District of Columbia Register an initial list of District-owned and privately-owned properties in the District that are available and suitable for the development of single-room-occupancy housing in accordance with this section. At least annually thereafter, the Mayor shall publish a revised list and provide a written report to the Council regarding the status of single-room-occupancy housing development at these and other sites.  (July 17, 1985, D.C. Law 6-10, § 806; as added Aug. 25, 1994, D.C. Law 10-155, § 2(d), 41 DCR 4873.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-2586. Editor's Notes Termination of Law: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3508.01.
DC Code § 42-3509.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 35 - Rental Housing Generally|Subchapter IX - Miscellaneous Provisions|§ 42-3509.02. Attorney’s fees

The Rent Administrator, Rental Housing Commission, or a court of competent jurisdiction may award reasonable attorney’s fees to the prevailing party in any action under this chapter, except actions for eviction authorized under § 42-3505.01.  (July 17, 1985, D.C. Law 6-10, § 902, 32 DCR 3089.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-2592. Section References This section is referenced in § 42-3505.06. Expiration of Law See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3509.01.
DC Code § 42-3509.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 35 - Rental Housing Generally|Subchapter IX - Miscellaneous Provisions|§ 42-3509.03. Supersedure

This chapter shall be considered to supersede the Rental Accommodations Act of 1975, the Rental Housing Act of 1977, and the Rental Housing Act of 1980, except that a petition filed with the Rent Administrator under the Rental Housing Act of 1980 shall be determined under the provisions of the Rental Housing Act of 1980.  (July 17, 1985, D.C. Law 6-10, § 903, 32 DCR 3089.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-2593. Cross References Rental Accommodations Act of 1975, and the Rental Housing Acts of 1977 and 1980, definitions, see § 42-3501.03. Expiration of Law See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3509.01.
DC Code § 42-3509.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 35 - Rental Housing Generally|Subchapter IX - Miscellaneous Provisions|§ 42-3509.07. Termination

All subchapters of this chapter, except subchapters III and V and § 42-3509.08, shall terminate on December 31, 2030.  (July 17, 1985, D.C. Law 6-10, § 907, 32 DCR 3089; Oct. 19, 1989, D.C. Law 8-48, § 2(c), 36 DCR 5788; Sept. 26, 1995, D.C. Law 11-52, § 818, 42 DCR 3684; Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 1202(b), 47 DCR 6308; July 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-10, § 2, 52 DCR 5244; Mar. 21, 2009, D.C. Law 17-319,§ 4(a), 56 DCR 214; Mar. 12, 2011, D.C. Law 18-328, § 2, 58 DCR 16; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 105, 59 DCR 6190; Dec. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-149, § 2182, 67 DCR 10493.)  Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 13-172 amended the termination date. D.C. Law 16-10 rewrote the section which had read: “All subchapters of this chapter, except subchapters III and V, shall terminate on December 31, 2005.” D.C. Law 17-319 substituted “except subchapters III and V and § 42-3509.08” for “except subchapters III and V”. D.C. Law 18-328 rewrote the section, which formerly read: “All subchapters of this chapter, except subchapters III and V and § 42-3509.08, shall terminate on December 31, 2010.” The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-171 added “and § 42-3509.08.” Emergency Legislation For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 1202(b) of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-376, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6574). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1202(b) of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-438, October 20, 2000, 47 DCR 8740). For temporary (90 day) amendment, see § 4(a) of Abatement of Nuisance Properties and Tenant Receivership Emergency Amendment Act of 2008 (D.C. Act 17-420, July 8, 2008, 55 DCR 7703). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 4(b) of Abatement of Nuisance Properties and Tenant Receivership Emergency Amendment Act of 2008 (D.C. Act 17-420, July 8, 2008, 55 DCR 7703). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 4(a) of Abatement of Nuisance Properties and Tenant Receivership Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2008 (D.C. Act 17-563, October 27, 2008, 55 DCR 12019). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 4(b) of Abatement of Nuisance Properties and Tenant Receivership Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2008 (D.C. Act 17-563, October 27, 2008, 55 DCR 12019). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Rental Housing Act Extension Emergency Amendment Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-675, December 28, 2010, 58 DCR 132). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Rental Housing Act Extension Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2011 (D.C. Act 19-31, March 15, 2011, 58 DCR 2604). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 4(a) of Abatement of Nuisance Properties and Tenant Receivership Temporary amendment Act of 2008 (D.C. Law 17-237, October 21, 2008, law notification 55 DCR 11700).
DC Code § 42-3509.09 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 35 - Rental Housing Generally|Subchapter IX - Miscellaneous Provisions|§ 42-3509.09. Restrictions on tobacco smoking. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (July 17, 1985, D.C. Law 6-10, § 909, formerly § 509; as added Mar. 22, 2019, D.C. Law 22-260, § 2, 66 DCR 1370; renumbered, June 24, 2020, D.C. Law 23-112, § 5(b), 67 DCR 5066; Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 7168, 68 DCR 008602.)  Applicability  Applicability of D.C. Law 22-260: According to the Council’s Budget Office, D.C. Law 22-260 shall apply upon the date of inclusion of its fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. The fiscal effect of D.C. Law 22-260 has not been included in an approved budget and financial plan, therefore the creation of this section by Law 22-260 has not been implemented.
DC Code § 42-3509.11 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 35 - Rental Housing Generally|Subchapter IX - Miscellaneous Provisions|§ 42-3509.11. Tolling of tenant deadlines during a public health emergency

 *NOTE: This section was created by temporary legislation that will expire on February 4, 2022.*  The running of all time periods for tenants and tenant organizations to exercise rights under this chapter or under chapters 38 through 43 of Title 14 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (14 DCMR §§ 3800 through 4399) shall be tolled during a period for which a public health emergency has been declared pursuant to § 7-2304.01, and for 30 days thereafter.  (July 17, 1985, D.C. Law 6-10, § 911; as added June 24, 2021, D.C. Law 24-9, § 405(8), 68 DCR 004824.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 405(8) of Coronavirus Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-96, June 7, 2021, 68 DCR 006025).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 405(a)(8) of Coronavirus Support Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-30, Mar. 17, 2021, 68 DCR 003101).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 405(b)(8) of Coronavirus Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-328, June 8, 2020, 67 DCR 7598).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 405(b)(8) of Coronavirus Support Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-326, May 27, 2020, 67 DCR 7045).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 312(b)(2) of COVID-19 Response Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-247, Mar. 17, 2020, 67 DCR 3093).  Temporary Legislation  For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 405(8) of Coronavirus Support Temporary Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Law 24-9, June 24, 2021, 68 DCR 004824).
DC Code § 42-3603 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 36 - Residential Drug-Related Evictions|Subchapter I - Residential Drug-Related Evictions|§ 42-3603. Preliminary injunction review

(a) After commencement of an action under § 42-3602 and upon request of a party, the Court shall hold a hearing to determine if a preliminary injunction should be granted to prevent a tenant from directly or indirectly maintaining a drug haven or nuisance. (b) The Court may grant a motion for a preliminary injunction if the plaintiff meets the necessary legal requirements for a preliminary injunction. The factors that the Court shall consider in determining whether the plaintiff is entitled to a preliminary injunction are: (1) Whether the plaintiff is likely to prevail on the merits of the case; (2) Whether, in the absence of relief, the plaintiff will suffer irreparable harm; (3) Whether there will be substantial harm to the defendant or another party if relief is granted; and (4) Whether the public interest favors granting relief. (c) The housing provider and the Mayor shall not be required to give bond to obtain an injunction.  (Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 1304, 47 DCR 6308.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 42-3606. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see § 1304 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-376, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6574). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1304 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-438, October 20, 2000, 47 DCR 8740).
DC Code § 42-3604 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 36 - Residential Drug-Related Evictions|Subchapter I - Residential Drug-Related Evictions|§ 42-3604. Full hearing

(a)(1) Within 10 days of the issuance of the preliminary injunction, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, the Court shall hold a full hearing on the merits of the eviction action. If a hearing for a preliminary injunction has not been requested, the Court shall expeditiously schedule a full hearing. If it is determined by a preponderance of the evidence, after consideration of the factors set forth in § 42-3602, that the rental unit is a drug haven, the Court shall issue a final order that mandates one or more of the following: (A) Eviction of the tenant or occupant within 72 hours; or (B) Closure of the rental unit for a period of time to be decided by the Court. (2) The Court may order the owner of the property to submit for court approval a plan of correction to ensure, to the extent reasonably possible, that the property will not again be used for a drug haven or nuisance. (b) Execution of a final order shall occur within 5 days of the issuance of the final order, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. If the United States Marshal of the District of Columbia has not executed the final order within 5 days of issuance of the final order, the final order shall continue to be executable and valid, in accordance with Rule 16(a) of the Court Rules of Civil Procedure. (c) The Court shall not enter a final order to evict a tenant or occupant against whom the action was filed if the tenant or occupant shows by a preponderance of the evidence that the events or actions upon which the judgment may be granted: (1) Could not reasonably have been known to the tenant or occupant; (2) Were not part of a pattern and practice of the tenant or occupant of the unit; or (3) Were reported to the Metropolitan Police Department by the tenant or occupant.  (Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 1305, 47 DCR 6308.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see § 1305 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-376, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6574). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1305 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-438, October 20, 2000, 47 DCR 8740).
DC Code § 42-3605 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 36 - Residential Drug-Related Evictions|Subchapter I - Residential Drug-Related Evictions|§ 42-3605. Default judgment

The Court shall not enter a default judgment to evict a tenant or occupant who has failed to plead or otherwise defend unless, based upon evidence presented by the plaintiff, the Court determines that the rental unit is a drug haven or nuisance.  (Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 1306, 47 DCR 6308.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see § 1306 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-376, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6574). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1306 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-438, October 20, 2000, 47 DCR 8740).
DC Code § 42-3606 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 36 - Residential Drug-Related Evictions|Subchapter I - Residential Drug-Related Evictions|§ 42-3606. Complaint by affected tenant or resident association

(a) To initiate an action pursuant to § 42-3602, an affected tenant, resident, or resident association may submit a petition accompanied by a complaint for review by the Mayor. The housing provider may be named as party plaintiff in the petition. The review of the petition by the Mayor shall be completed within 7 days of receipt of the petition. (b) The petition shall set forth the following: (1) The date and time the affected tenant, resident, or resident association witnessed the possession, manufacture, storage, distribution, use, or attempted possession, manufacture, storage, distribution, or use of an illegal drug in the rental unit by a tenant or occupant; (2) The name, address, and telephone number of any corroborating witness; and (3) Any other information relevant to the petition that can be verified by a named witness or independent authority, including the Metropolitan Police Department. (c) If, upon review, the Mayor determines that a petition and complaint are complete, the affected tenant, resident, or resident association may file the complaint with the Court to commence an action pursuant to § 42-3602. (d) The Court shall proceed to consider the complaint under §§ 42-3602 and 42-3603.  (Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 1307, 47 DCR 6308.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see § 1307 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-376, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6574). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1307 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-438, October 20, 2000, 47 DCR 8740).
DC Code § 42-3607 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 36 - Residential Drug-Related Evictions|Subchapter I - Residential Drug-Related Evictions|§ 42-3607. Mayor’s authority and responsibility

(a) The Mayor shall establish within the Metropolitan Police Department a division to provide assistance to, supervision of, or protection to a plaintiff who has obtained an eviction order or other relief pursuant to this subchapter. (b) The Mayor shall report to the Council on an annual basis on the effectiveness of this subchapter.  (Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 1308, 47 DCR 6308.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see § 1308 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-376, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6574). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1308 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-438, October 20, 2000, 47 DCR 8740). Delegation of Authority Delegation of Authority Pursuant to D.C. Law 13-172, the Residential Drug-Related Evictions Re-enactment Act of 2000, see Mayor’s Order 2006-206, December 30, 2005 53 DCR 2701).
DC Code § 42-3608 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 36 - Residential Drug-Related Evictions|Subchapter I - Residential Drug-Related Evictions|§ 42-3608. Court costs and attorney’s fees

The Court may award court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees to a civic association, community association, or resident association that is the prevailing plaintiff in an action brought under this subchapter.  (Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 1309, 47 DCR 6308.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see § 1309 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-376, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6574). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1309 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-438, October 20, 2000, 47 DCR 8740).
DC Code § 42-3609 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 36 - Residential Drug-Related Evictions|Subchapter I - Residential Drug-Related Evictions|§ 42-3609. Availability of other remedies

The provisions of this subchapter shall not limit the availability of other remedies under law or other equitable relief whether or not an adequate remedy exists at law.  (Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 1310, 47 DCR 6308.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see § 1310 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-376, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6574). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1310 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-438, October 20, 2000, 47 DCR 8740).
DC Code § 42-3610 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 36 - Residential Drug-Related Evictions|Subchapter I - Residential Drug-Related Evictions|§ 42-3610. Rules

(a) The Mayor shall issue proposed rules to implement the provisions of this subchapter. The proposed rules shall be submitted to the Council for a 45-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, and days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed rules, in whole or in part, by resolution within this 45-day review period, the proposed rules shall be deemed approved. Nothing in this section shall affect any requirements imposed upon the Mayor by subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2. (b) The Mayor may issue emergency rules without prior Council approval, which shall be effective for not more than 120 days.  (Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 1311, 47 DCR 6308.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see § 1311 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-376, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6574). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1311 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-438, October 20, 2000, 47 DCR 8740). Resolutions Resolution 16-614, the “Residential Drug-Related Evictions Regulations Approval Resolution of 2006”, was approved effective April 18, 2006.
DC Code § 42-3631 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 36 - Residential Drug-Related Evictions|Subchapter II - Expired Provisions|§ 42-3631. Definitions

Expired.  (June 13, 1990, D.C. Law 8-139, § 2, 37 DCR 2645; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-176, § 2(a), 43 DCR 4234.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-2559.1. Expiration of Law Expiration of Law 8-139 Section 12(b) of D.C. Law 8-139 provided that the act shall expire 10 years after the effective date of the act. D.C. Law 8-139 became effective on June 13, 1990. Emergency Legislation For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(a) of the Drug House Abatement Emergency Amendment Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-446, December 5, 1996, 43 DCR 6664). For temporary amendment of section, see § 2 of the Abatement of Controlled Dangerous Substances Nuisances Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-376, June 5, 1998, 45 DCR 4461), § 2 of the Abatement of Controlled Dangerous Substances Nuisances Legislative Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-424, July 31, 1998, 45 DCR 5680), and § 2 of the Abatement of Controlled Dangerous Substances Nuisances Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-513, November 18, 1998, 45 DCR 9047). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Abatement of Controlled Dangerous Substances Nuisance Temporary Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-158, October 7, 1998, law notification 45 DCR 7576).
DC Code § 42-3632 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 36 - Residential Drug-Related Evictions|Subchapter II - Expired Provisions|§ 42-3632. Action for possession of rental unit used as a drug haven

Expired.  (June 13, 1990, D.C. Law 8-139, § 3, 37 DCR 2645; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-176, § 2(b), 43 DCR 4234; June 3, 1997, D.C. Law 11-274, § 19(a), 44 DCR 1232.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-2559.2. Expiration of Law Expiration of Law 8-139 See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3631. Emergency Legislation For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(b) of the Drug House Abatement Emergency Amendment Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-446, December 5, 1996, 43 DCR 6664).