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DC Code § 42-3404.31 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 34 - Rental Housing Conversion and Sale|Subchapter IV-A - District’s Opportunity to Purchase|§ 42-3404.31. District’s opportunity to purchase certain housing accommodations

(a) Before an owner of a housing accommodation may sell a housing accommodation comprised of 5 or more units, the owner shall provide to the Mayor, on behalf of the District, and the Mayor shall have, an opportunity to purchase the housing accommodation in the same manner, except as otherwise provided by this subchapter, as the opportunity to purchase is provided to a tenant under subchapter IV of this chapter. (b) The Mayor may assign the opportunity to purchase pursuant to § 42-3404.36. (c) The Mayor shall have the same remedies and rights to enforce owner compliance with this chapter as a tenant or tenant organization would have against an owner for violation of this chapter.  (Sept. 10, 1980, D.C. Law 3-86, § 431; as added Dec. 24, 2008, D.C. Law 17-286, § 2, 55 DCR 11989.)  Delegation of Authority Delegation of Rulemaking Authority under the District’s Opportunity to Purchase Amendment Act of 2008, see Mayor’s Order 2010-157, October 8, 2010 ( 57 DCR 9556).
DC Code § 42-3404.32 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 34 - Rental Housing Conversion and Sale|Subchapter IV-A - District’s Opportunity to Purchase|§ 42-3404.32. Limitations on the District’s opportunity to purchase

(a) The District’s opportunity to purchase shall be subordinate to the right of a tenant. (b) To exercise its right under this subchapter, the Mayor shall provide a written statement of interest to the owner and tenant within 30 days of the Mayor’s receipt of the copy of offer of sale required by § 42-3404.03. (c) Repealed.  (Sept. 10, 1980, D.C. Law 3-86, § 432; as added Dec. 24, 2008, D.C. Law 17-286, § 2, 55 DCR 11989; Aug. 28, 2021, D.C. Law 24-24, § 2(a), 68 DCR 006932.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 42-3404.33 and § 42-3404.34.
DC Code § 42-3404.34 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 34 - Rental Housing Conversion and Sale|Subchapter IV-A - District’s Opportunity to Purchase|§ 42-3404.34. Procedure for District to effectuate purchase

(a) The Mayor shall have not less than 150 days from the date of the owner’s receipt of the Mayor’s written statement of interest, issued pursuant to § 42-3404.32(b), to negotiate a contract for sale. (b) For every day of delay in providing information by the owner as required by this chapter, the negotiation period shall be extended by one day. (c) If a tenant organization is formed and delivers an application for registration to the Mayor pursuant to § 42-3404.11, the Mayor shall have 15 days, in addition to the time provided for in subsection (a) of this section, to negotiate a contract of sale. (d) The Mayor shall have up to 60 days after the date of execution of a contract of sale to complete settlement. (e) If the owner provides any extension of time to a tenant under this chapter, the Mayor shall automatically receive the same extension of time. The owner shall provide written notification to the Mayor of any extensions of time provided to the tenant.  (Sept. 10, 1980, D.C. Law 3-86, § 434; as added Dec. 24, 2008, D.C. Law 17-286, § 2, 55 DCR 11989.)
DC Code § 42-3404.35 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 34 - Rental Housing Conversion and Sale|Subchapter IV-A - District’s Opportunity to Purchase|§ 42-3404.35. Rights of tenants not abrogated

No provision of this subchapter shall abrogate the rights of tenants or tenant organizations under this chapter.  (Sept. 10, 1980, D.C. Law 3-86, § 435; as added Dec. 24, 2008, D.C. Law 17-286, § 2, 55 DCR 11989.)
DC Code § 42-3404.36 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 34 - Rental Housing Conversion and Sale|Subchapter IV-A - District’s Opportunity to Purchase|§ 42-3404.36. Assignment of District rights

The Mayor may assign the opportunity to purchase provided under this subchapter to a person that: (1) Demonstrates the capacity to own and manage, either by itself or through a management agent, the housing accommodation and related facilities for the remaining useful life of the housing accommodation; and (2) Agrees to obligate itself and any successors in interest to maintain the affordability of the assisted housing development as required by § 42-3404.33.  (Sept. 10, 1980, D.C. Law 3-86, § 436; as added Dec. 24, 2008, D.C. Law 17-286, § 2, 55 DCR 11989.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 42-3404.31.
DC Code § 42-3404.37 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 34 - Rental Housing Conversion and Sale|Subchapter IV-A - District’s Opportunity to Purchase|§ 42-3404.37. Rules

Within 60 days of December 24, 2008, the Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this subchapter.  (Sept. 10, 1980, D.C. Law 3-86, § 437; as added Dec. 24, 2008, D.C. Law 17-286, § 2, 55 DCR 11989.)
DC Code § 42-3405.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 34 - Rental Housing Conversion and Sale|Subchapter V - Implementation and Enforcement|§ 42-3405.02. Time periods

If a time period running under this chapter ends on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, it is extended until the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.  (Sept. 10, 1980, D.C. Law 3-86, § 502, 27 DCR 2975.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-1652. Emergency Legislation  For the extension of all deadlines for tenants and tenant organizations to exercise rights for 30 days following the end of a public health emergency under the Rental Housing Conversion and Sale Act of 1980, see § 312 of D.C. Act 23-247, COVID-19 Response Emergency Amendment Act of 2020.  Editor's Notes Reenactment of Law 3-86: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3401.01.
DC Code § 42-3405.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 34 - Rental Housing Conversion and Sale|Subchapter V - Implementation and Enforcement|§ 42-3405.03. Civil cause of action

An aggrieved owner, tenant, or tenant organization may seek enforcement of any right or provision under this chapter through a civil action in law or equity, and, upon prevailing, may seek an award of costs and reasonable attorney fees. In an equitable action, the public policy of this chapter favors the waiver of bond requirements to the extent permissible under law or court rule.  (Sept. 10, 1980, D.C. Law 3-86, § 503, 27 DCR 2975.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-1653. Section References This section is referenced in § 42-3404.02, § 42-3404.02a, § 42-3405.03a, § 42-3405.03b, and § 42-3405.06. Editor's Notes  For exempt from the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act of 1980 for the real property described as Lot 818 in Square 240, located at 1338 R Street, N.W., and known as Anna Cooper House, see the Anna Cooper House TOPA Exemption Act of 2018 effective July 17, 2018 (D.C. Law 22-149).  Reenactment of Law 3-86: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3401.01.
DC Code § 42-3405.03a (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 34 - Rental Housing Conversion and Sale|Subchapter V - Implementation and Enforcement|§ 42-3405.03a. Declaratory relief

(a) An aggrieved owner, tenant, or tenant organization may petition the Mayor for declaratory relief under provisions of this chapter. Upon a showing of reasonable grounds, the Mayor shall grant a hearing and may issue findings of fact, conclusions of law, and declaratory orders and take other enforcement actions provided by this subchapter. (b) The Mayor shall consider a petition for relief and issue a declaratory order with regard to the petition within 30 days after receipt of the petition requesting relief. The Mayor shall promulgate regulations to afford all interested parties an opportunity to participate in any declaratory proceeding. (c) A declaratory order issued pursuant to § 42-3405.03 or § 42-3405.03a shall be the sole means by which the Mayor shall issue an official, binding determination pursuant to the request of an aggrieved owner, tenant, or tenant organization to determine rights under subchapters IV and V of this chapter. Reliance upon any other form of determination shall not be afforded any weight. (d) Notwithstanding the preceding subsection, the following, when taken together, shall constitute conclusive proof of the termination of a tenant’s or a tenant organization’s rights pursuant to subchapters IV and V of this chapter: (1) Certifications provided by the Mayor setting forth the date of receipt of the Notice of Transfer and indicating that no Time Certain Notices from a tenant or tenant organization were received within the prescribed periods; (2) An affidavit from the owner or the owner’s authorized representative attesting to the date, content, and manner of issuance of the Notice of Transfer; and (3) An affidavit from owner or owner’s authorized representative in compliance with the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, approved October 17, 1940 (54 Stat. 1178; 50 U.S.C. App. § 501 et seq.), as to any tenant whose rights are affected by this chapter.  (Sept. 10, 1980, D.C. Law 3-86, § 503a; as added Nov. 5, 1983, D.C. Law 5-38, § 2(m), 30 DCR 4866; July 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-15, § 2(d), 52 DCR 6885.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-1653.1. Section References This section is referenced in § 42-3404.02, § 42-3404.02a, and § 42-3405.03b. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 16-15 designated the existing text as subsec. (a), and added subsecs. (b) to (d). Editor's Notes  For exempt from the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act of 1980 for the real property described as Lot 818 in Square 240, located at 1338 R Street, N.W., and known as Anna Cooper House, see the Anna Cooper House TOPA Exemption Act of 2018 effective July 17, 2018 (D.C. Law 22-149).  Reenactment of Law 3-86: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3401.01.
DC Code § 42-3405.03b (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 34 - Rental Housing Conversion and Sale|Subchapter V - Implementation and Enforcement|§ 42-3405.03b. Choice of forum; standard of review

(a) The rights provided under §§ 42-3405.03 and 42-3405.03a are in the alternative. The party bringing the action may choose the forum and need not exhaust administrative remedies in order to bring an action under § 42-3405.03. Unless all parties to the action agree otherwise, once an action has been brought in one forum, an action based on the same or a substantially similar cause of action may not be brought in any other forum. (b) The applicability of this chapter, and rights created hereunder, shall be determined by examining the substance of the transaction or series of transactions. A step transaction or other device entered into or employed for the purpose of avoiding the obligation to comply with the requirements of this chapter shall be construed in accordance with the substance of the transaction.  (Sept. 10, 1980, D.C. Law 3-86, § 503b; as added Sept. 6, 1995, D.C. Law 11-31, § 3(q), 42 DCR 3239; July 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-15, § 2(e), 52 DCR 6885.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-1653.2. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 16-15, in the section heading, inserted “; standard of review”; designated the existing text as subsec. (a); and added subsec. (b). Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of section, see § 3(q) of the Rental Housing Conversion and Sale Act of 1980 Reenactment and Amendment Emergency Act of 1994 (D.C. Act 10-285, July 8, 1994, 41 DCR 4904). For temporary addition of section, see § 3(q) of the Rental Housing Conversion and Sale Act of 1980 Reenactment and Amendment Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-47, May 4, 1995, 42 DCR 2410) and § 3(q) of the Rental Housing Conversion and Sale Act of 1980 Reenactment and Amendment Congressional Recess Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-96, July 19, 1995, 42 DCR 3837). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 3(p) of Rental Housing Conversion and Sale Act of 1980 Temporary Extension Amendment Act of 1994 (D.C. Law 10-176, September 22, 1994, law notification 41 DCR 6076). Editor's Notes Reenactment of D.C. Law 3-86: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3401.01. Addition of § 45-1653.2 by Law 10-144: Section 2(q) of D.C. Law 10-144 purported to add a § 503b to D.C. Law 3-86 to be codified as § 42-3405.03b which read: “The rights provided under §§ 45-1653 and 45-1653.1 are in the alternative. The party bringing the action may choose the forum and need not exhaust administrative remedies in order to bring an action under § 45-1653. Unless all parties to the action agree otherwise, once an action has been brought in 1 forum, an action based on the same or a substantially similar cause of action may not be brought in any other forum.”
DC Code § 42-3405.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 34 - Rental Housing Conversion and Sale|Subchapter V - Implementation and Enforcement|§ 42-3405.04. Notice of rejection

If the Mayor determines to reject an application by a party pursuant to this chapter, he or she shall notify the applicant of the findings upon which the rejection is based, and that the rejection will be deemed final in 20 days. During the 20-day period, the applicant may petition for reconsideration, and, upon a proper showing of reasonable grounds, shall be entitled to a hearing to contest the particulars specified in the Mayor’s rejection notice. Such notice of rejection shall not take effect during the pendency of a hearing, if requested.  (Sept. 10, 1980, D.C. Law 3-86, § 504, 27 DCR 2975; Aug. 1, 1981, D.C. Law 4-27, § 2(g), 28 DCR 2824.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-1654. Section References This section is referenced in § 42-3405.08. Editor's Notes Reenactment of Law 3-86: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3401.01.
DC Code § 42-3405.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 34 - Rental Housing Conversion and Sale|Subchapter V - Implementation and Enforcement|§ 42-3405.05. Investigations

(a) The Mayor may make necessary public or private investigations in accordance with law within or without of the District of Columbia to determine compliance with the requirements of this chapter or to determine whether any person has violated or is about to violate this chapter or any rule or order hereunder, or to aid in the enforcement of this chapter or in the prescribing of rules and forms hereunder. (b) For the purpose of any investigation under this chapter, the Mayor or any officer designated by rule may administer oaths or affirmations, subpoena witnesses and compel their attendance, take evidence, and require the production of any matter which is relevant to the investigation, including the existence, description, nature, custody, condition, and location of any books, documents or other tangible things and the identity and location of persons having knowledge or relevant facts or any other matter reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of material evidence. (c) Upon failure to obey a subpoena or to answer questions propounded by the investigating officer and upon reasonable notice to all persons affected thereby, the Mayor may apply to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for an order compelling compliance.  (Sept. 10, 1980, D.C. Law 3-86, § 505, 27 DCR 2975; Aug. 1, 1981, D.C. Law 4-27, § 2(i), 28 DCR 2824.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-1655. Editor's Notes Reenactment of Law 3-86: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3401.01.
DC Code § 42-3405.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 34 - Rental Housing Conversion and Sale|Subchapter V - Implementation and Enforcement|§ 42-3405.06. Enforcement

(a) The Mayor shall have the power to enforce this chapter and rules and regulations made hereunder. If the Mayor determines after notice and hearing that a person has: (1) violated any provision of this chapter; (2) violated any condition imposed in writing in connection with the granting of any application or other request under this chapter; or (3) violated any lawful order or rule of the agency; the Mayor may issue an order requiring the person to cease and desist from the unlawful practice and to take such affirmative action as in his or her judgment will carry out the purposes of this chapter. (b) If the Mayor makes a finding of fact in writing that the public interest will be irreparably harmed by delay in issuing an order, the Mayor may issue a temporary cease and desist order. Prior to issuing the temporary cease and desist order, the Mayor shall give notice of the proposal to issue a temporary cease and desist order which shall include in its terms a provision that upon request a hearing will be held promptly to determine whether or not such order becomes permanent. (c) If it appears that a person has engaged or is about to engage in an act or practice constituting a violation of a provision of this chapter, or a rule, regulation, or order hereunder, the Mayor with or without prior administrative proceedings may bring an action in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia to enjoin the acts or practices and to enforce compliance with this chapter or any rule, regulation, or order hereunder. Upon proper showing, injunctive relief or temporary restraining orders shall be granted. The Mayor is not required to post a bond in any court proceedings or prove that any other adequate remedy at law exists. (d) The Mayor may intervene in any civil action involving the enforcement of any right or provision under this chapter. The Mayor may require an owner, tenant, or tenant organization to notify the Mayor of any suit instituted pursuant to § 42-3405.03. (e) Civil fines, penalties, and fees may be imposed as alternative sanctions for any infraction of the provisions of this chapter, or any rules or regulations issued under the authority of this chapter, pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2. Adjudication of any infraction of this chapter shall be pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2.  (Sept. 10, 1980, D.C. Law 3-86, § 506, 27 DCR 2975; Aug. 1, 1981, D.C. Law 4-27, § 2(i), 28 DCR 2824; Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 410(a), 32 DCR 4450.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-1656. Section References This section is referenced in § 42-3405.08. Editor's Notes Reenactment of Law 3-86: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3401.01.
DC Code § 42-3405.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 34 - Rental Housing Conversion and Sale|Subchapter V - Implementation and Enforcement|§ 42-3405.07. Revocation

(a) A certificate issued pursuant to § 42-3402.02(a), an exemption issued pursuant to § 42-3402.02(b) or § 42-3402.10, or registration required pursuant to § 42-3404.11 may be revoked after notice and hearing upon a written finding of fact that the holder of the certificate, the holder of the exemption, or the registrant has: (1) Failed to comply with the terms of a cease and desist order; (2) Failed faithfully to perform any stipulation or agreement made with the Mayor as an inducement to grant any certificate, exemption, or registration; or (3) Made intentional misrepresentations or concealed material facts in an application for a certificate, exemption, or registration. (b) If the Mayor finds after notice and hearing that the holder of a certificate, the holder of an exemption, or the registrant has been guilty of a violation for which revocation could be ordered, the Mayor may issue a cease and desist order; or, upon adjudication for any infraction thereof, impose civil fines, penalties, and fees as alternative sanctions, pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2. Adjudication of any infraction shall be pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2.  (Sept. 10, 1980, D.C. Law 3-86, § 507, 27 DCR 2975; Aug. 1, 1981, D.C. Law 4-27, § 2(i), 28 DCR 2824; Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 410(b), 32 DCR 4450.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-1657. Section References This section is referenced in § 42-3405.08. Editor's Notes Reenactment of Law 3-86: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3401.01.
DC Code § 42-3405.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 34 - Rental Housing Conversion and Sale|Subchapter V - Implementation and Enforcement|§ 42-3405.08. Administrative proceedings

(a) Any proceeding provided in § 42-3405.04, § 42-3405.06, or § 42-3405.07 shall be conducted according to §§ 2-509 and 2-510 and any officer designated to conduct such a proceeding shall not immediately supervise or be subject to supervision by any employee who participates or has participated in the investigation or prosecution of such case. (b) After any hearing pursuant to this section, and within 10 days after the parties have been notified of the initial decision of the officer who conducted the hearing, if no appeal is taken or no determination is made to review the decision, the Mayor shall adopt and render the initial decision as the final decision and shall issue and cause to be served upon each party to the proceeding an order or orders consistent with the provisions of § 42-3405.04, § 42-3405.06, or § 42-3405.07, as appropriate. (c) In the course of, or in connection with any such proceeding, the Mayor or any officer designated by rule may administer oaths or affirmations, take or cause depositions to be taken, subpoena witnesses and compel their attendance, take evidence, and require the production of any matter which is relevant to the proceeding, including the existence, description, nature, custody, condition, and location of any books, documents, or other tangible things and the identity and location of persons having knowledge of relevant facts or any other matter reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of material evidence. (d) Upon failure to obey a subpoena or to answer questions propounded by the presiding officer and upon reasonable notice to all persons affected thereby, the Mayor may apply to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for an order compelling compliance. (e) Any service required or authorized to be made under this section may be made by registered mail or in such other manner reasonably calculated to give actual notice as the Mayor may by regulation or otherwise require.  (Sept. 10, 1980, D.C. Law 3-86, § 508, 27 DCR 2975; Aug. 1, 1981, D.C. Law 4-27, § 2(i), 28 DCR 2824.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-1658. Editor's Notes Reenactment of Law 3-86: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3401.01.
DC Code § 42-3405.09 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 34 - Rental Housing Conversion and Sale|Subchapter V - Implementation and Enforcement|§ 42-3405.09. Judicial review

(a) After the issuance of a final decision and order pursuant to this chapter, and within 15 days after the Mayor has notified the parties of the final decision and order, any party to such proceeding may seek judicial review of such decision and order by filing a petition for review in the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. (b) Proceedings for judicial review of Mayoral actions shall be subject to and be in accordance with § 2-510.  (Sept. 10, 1980, D.C. Law 3-86, § 509, 27 DCR 2975; Aug. 1, 1981, D.C. Law 4-27, § 2(i), 28 DCR 2824.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-1659.