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DC Code § 42-3402.09 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 34 - Rental Housing Conversion and Sale|Subchapter II - Conversion Procedures|§ 42-3402.09. Property tax abatement

The Mayor shall not require the owner of a converted condominium unit occupied by a low-income tenant to pay real property tax for the unit. The proportionate value for a unit in a converted cooperative housing accommodation occupied by a low-income tenant shall be exempt from real property tax.  (Sept. 10, 1980, D.C. Law 3-86, § 209, 27 DCR 2975; Sept. 6, 1995, D.C. Law 11-31, § 3(f), 42 DCR 3239.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-1617. Emergency Legislation For temporary amendment of section, see § 3(f) 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 amendment of section, see § 3(f) 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(f) 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) amendment of section, see § 3(f) 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 6706). Editor's Notes Reenactment of Law 3-86: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3401.01. Amendment of section by Law 10-144: Section 2(f) of D.C. Law 10-144 purported to amend this section to read as follows: “The Mayor shall not require the owner of a converted condominium unit occupied by a low-income tenant to pay real property tax for the unit. The proportionate value for a unit in a converted cooperative housing accommodation occupied by a low-income tenant shall be exempt from real property tax.”
DC Code § 42-3403.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 34 - Rental Housing Conversion and Sale|Subchapter III - Relocation Assistance|§ 42-3403.01. Short title

This subchapter may be cited as the ‘Relocation and Housing Assistance Act of 1980”.  (Sept. 10, 1980, D.C. Law 3-86, § 301, 27 DCR 2975.)
DC Code § 42-3403.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 34 - Rental Housing Conversion and Sale|Subchapter III - Relocation Assistance|§ 42-3403.02. Relocation payment

(a) Required. — If an owner converts a housing accommodation into a condominium or cooperative pursuant to this chapter, the owner shall provide a relocation payment to each tenant who does not purchase a unit or share or enter into a lease or lease option of at least 5 years’ duration. (b) Amount. — An owner shall pay the tenant only if the tenant provides a relocation expense receipt or a written estimate from a moving company or other relocation service provider. Regardless of the amount on the receipt or written estimates, the owner shall pay no less than $125, but is not required to pay more than $1,000 to the tenant. (c) Method. — An owner may pay by check or cash to the tenant or person designated by the tenant, and shall pay within 7 days of receipt of the written estimate or receipt, the amount indicated or an amount required by subsection (b) of this section. (d) Entitlement to receive. — (1) The tenant who bears the cost of relocation is entitled to the payment. If there is more than 1 tenant who bears the cost of relocation from a unit, the owner shall pay the tenants proportionally. (2) The owner is not required to make a relocation payment to a tenant against whom the owner has obtained a judgment for possession of the unit. (3) If an owner does not make a relocation payment as required, the tenant has a private right of action to collect the payment and is entitled to costs and reasonable attorney fees for bringing the action.  (Sept. 10, 1980, D.C. Law 3-86, § 302, 27 DCR 2975; Aug. 1, 1981, D.C. Law 4-27, § 2(c), 28 DCR 2824; Mar. 21, 2009, D.C. Law 17-319, § 3(a), 56 DCR 214.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-1621. Section References This section is referenced in § 42-2107. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 17-319, in subsec. (b), substituted “is not required to pay more than $1,000 to the tenant” for “is not required to pay more than $500 to the tenant”. Cross References Homestead housing preservation, transfers of real estate of persons not electing to purchase, see § 42-2107. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment, see § 3(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) amendment of section, see § 3(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). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 3(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). Editor's Notes Reenactment of Law 3-86: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3401.01.
DC Code § 42-3403.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 34 - Rental Housing Conversion and Sale|Subchapter III - Relocation Assistance|§ 42-3403.03. Relocation services

The Mayor shall provide relocation assistance to low-income tenants who move from a housing accommodation which is converted into a condominium or cooperative. The Mayor shall provide service in the manner required by § 6-333.01.  (Sept. 10, 1980, D.C. Law 3-86, § 303(a), 27 DCR 2975.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-1622. Editor's Notes Reenactment of Law 3-86: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3401.01.
DC Code § 42-3403.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 34 - Rental Housing Conversion and Sale|Subchapter III - Relocation Assistance|§ 42-3403.05. Payments not subject to District tax

Relocation and housing assistance payments are not income to the recipient for purposes of the District of Columbia Income and Franchise Tax Act of 1947 (§ 47-1801.01 et seq.).  (Sept. 10, 1980, D.C. Law 3-86, § 305, 27 DCR 2975.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-1624. Editor's Notes Reenactment of Law 3-86: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3401.01.
DC Code § 42-3403.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 34 - Rental Housing Conversion and Sale|Subchapter III - Relocation Assistance|§ 42-3403.06. Tenant rights

The Mayor shall include tenant rights to relocation payments, relocation services, and housing assistance payments in the summary of tenant rights required for publication in the D.C. Register. When an owner sends notice of intent to convert a housing accommodation into a condominium or cooperative, the owner shall attach to that notice a summary of tenant rights under this subchapter and an application for relocation services and housing assistance payments as published in the D.C. Register by the Mayor.  (Sept. 10, 1980, D.C. Law 3-86, § 306, 27 DCR 2975.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-1625. Editor's Notes Reenactment of Law 3-86: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3401.01.
DC Code § 42-3403.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 34 - Rental Housing Conversion and Sale|Subchapter III - Relocation Assistance|§ 42-3403.08. Information and technical assistance

The Mayor shall establish an office to coordinate programs of technical assistance and serve as a central clearinghouse for information needed by tenants regarding the conversion and sale of rental housing. Program areas for this office include, but are not limited to, counseling, subsidy programs, relocation services, housing purchase and rehabilitation finance, tax relief programs, and technical assistance for the formation of tenant organizations, purchase of housing accommodations, rehabilitation, and conversion to cooperative or condominium.  (Sept. 10, 1980, D.C. Law 3-86, § 308, 27 DCR 2975.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-1627. Editor's Notes Reenactment of Law 3-86: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3401.01.
DC Code § 42-3403.09 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 34 - Rental Housing Conversion and Sale|Subchapter III - Relocation Assistance|§ 42-3403.09. Expiration provisions

This subchapter shall remain in effect until the Mayor declares that a housing crisis no longer exists pursuant to § 42-3405.12.  (Sept. 10, 1980, D.C. Law 3-86, § 309, 27 DCR 2975; Nov. 5, 1983, D.C. Law 5-38, § 2(h), 30 DCR 4866; Sept. 29, 1988, D.C. Law 7-154, § 2(d), 35 DCR 5715; Sept. 6, 1995, D.C. Law 11-31, § 3(h), 42 DCR 3239.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-1628. Emergency Legislation For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(c) of the Rental Housing Conversion and Sale Act of 1980 Extension Emergency Amendment Act of 1994 (D.C. Act 10-235, April 28, 1994, 41 DCR 2599). For temporary amendment of section, see § 3(h) 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 amendment of section, see § 3(h) 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(h) 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) amendment of section, see § 2(b) of Rental Housing Conversion and Sale Act of 1980 Temporary Extension Amendment Act of 1988 (D.C. Law 7-140, September 21, 2008, law notification 35 DCR 7279). For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(b) of Rental Housing Conversion and Sale Act of 1980 Temporary Extension Amendment Act of 1993 (D.C. Law 10-13, September 11, 1993, law notification 40 DCR 6835). For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 3(h) 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 6706). Editor's Notes Reenactment of Law 3-86: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3401.01. Amendment of section by Law 10-144: Section 2(h) of D.C. Law 10-144 purported to amend this section to read as follows: “This subchapter shall remain in effect until the Mayor declares that a housing crisis no longer exists pursuant to § 45-1662.” Expiration of subchapter: For provisions regarding the expiration of this subchapter, see § 42-3404.12.
DC Code § 42-3404.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 34 - Rental Housing Conversion and Sale|Subchapter IV - Opportunity to Purchase|§ 42-3404.01. Short title

This subchapter may be cited as the "Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act of 1980".  (Sept. 10, 1980, D.C. Law 3-86, § 401, 27 DCR 2975.)  Editor's Notes  For a requirement that the Department of Housing and Community Development issue a grant in the amount of $250,000 to the Coalition for Non-Profit Housing and Economic Development to conduct a study of Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act outcomes, see § 2172 of D.C. Act 24-159.
DC Code § 42-3404.02a (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 34 - Rental Housing Conversion and Sale|Subchapter IV - Opportunity to Purchase|§ 42-3404.02a. Registration of a tenant organization

In a housing accommodation of 5 or more units, the tenants may form and register the tenant organization with the Mayor, pursuant to § 42-3404.11, at any time; provided, that this section shall not be construed to alter the time periods within which a tenant organization may exercise the rights afforded by this chapter. A tenant organization may file a petition for relief pursuant to § 42-3405.03 or § 42-3405.03a.  (Sept. 10, 1980, D.C. Law 3-86, § 402a, formerly § 402b; as added July 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-15, § 2(c), 52 DCR 6885; renumbered Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-191, § 101(b), 53 DCR 6794.)  Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 16-191 renumbered the section.
DC Code § 42-3404.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 34 - Rental Housing Conversion and Sale|Subchapter IV - Opportunity to Purchase|§ 42-3404.04. Third party rights

The right of a third party to purchase an accommodation is conditional upon exercise of tenant rights under this subchapter. The time periods for negotiation of a contract of sale and for settlement under this subchapter are minimum periods, and the owner may afford the tenants a reasonable extension of such period, without liability under a third party contract. Third party purchasers are presumed to act with full knowledge of tenant rights and public policy under this subchapter.  (Sept. 10, 1980, D.C. Law 3-86, § 404, 27 DCR 2975.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-1633. Section References This section is referenced in § 42-3404.12. Editor's Notes Reenactment of Law 3-86: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3401.01.
DC Code § 42-3404.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 34 - Rental Housing Conversion and Sale|Subchapter IV - Opportunity to Purchase|§ 42-3404.06. Exercise or assignment of rights

The tenant may exercise rights under this subchapter in conjunction with a third party or by assigning or selling those rights to any party, whether private or governmental. The exercise, assignment, or sale of tenant rights may be for any consideration which the tenant, in the tenant’s sole discretion, finds acceptable. Such an exercise, assignment, or sale may occur at any time in the process provided in this subchapter and may be structured in any way the tenant, in the tenant’s sole discretion, finds acceptable.  (Sept. 10, 1980, D.C. Law 3-86, § 406, 27 DCR 2975; Sept. 6, 1995, D.C. Law 11-31, § 3(l), 42 DCR 3239.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-1635. Section References This section is referenced in § 42-3404.12. Emergency Legislation For temporary amendment of section, see § 3(l) 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 amendment of section, see § 3(l) 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(l) 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) amendment of section, see § 3(l) 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 Law 3-86: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3401.01. Amendment of section by Law 10-144: Section 2(l) of D.C. Law 10-144 purported to amend this section to read as follows: “The tenant may exercise rights under this subchapter in conjunction with a third party or by assigning or selling those rights to any party, whether private or governmental. The exercise, assignment, or sale of tenant rights may be for any consideration which the tenant, in the tenant’s sole discretion, finds acceptable. Such an exercise, assignment, or sale may occur at any time in the process provided in this subchapter and may be structured in any way the tenant, in the tenant’s sole discretion, finds acceptable.”
DC Code § 42-3404.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 34 - Rental Housing Conversion and Sale|Subchapter IV - Opportunity to Purchase|§ 42-3404.07. Waiver of rights

An owner shall not request, and a tenant may not grant, a waiver of the right to receive an offer of sale under this subchapter. An owner shall not require waiver of any other right under this subchapter except in exchange for consideration which the tenant, in the tenant’s sole discretion, finds acceptable.  (Sept. 10, 1980, D.C. Law 3-86, § 407, 27 DCR 2975; Sept. 6, 1995, D.C. Law 11-31, § 3(m), 42 DCR 3239.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-1636. Section References This section is referenced in § 42-3404.12. Emergency Legislation For temporary amendment of section, see § 3(m) 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 amendment of section, see § 3(m) 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(m) 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) amendment of section, see § 3(m) 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 Law 3-86: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3401.01. Amendment of section by Law 10-144: Section 2(m) of D.C. Law 10-144 purported to amend this section to read as follows: “An owner shall not request, and a tenant may not grant, a waiver of the right to receive an offer of sale under this subchapter. An owner shall not require waiver of any other right under this subchapter except in exchange for consideration which the tenant, in the tenant’s sole discretion, finds acceptable.”
DC Code § 42-3404.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 34 - Rental Housing Conversion and Sale|Subchapter IV - Opportunity to Purchase|§ 42-3404.08. Right of first refusal

In addition to any and all other rights specified in this subchapter, a tenant or tenant organization shall also have the right of first refusal during the 15 days after the tenant or tenant organization has received from the owner a valid sales contract to purchase by a third party. If the contract is received during the negotiation period pursuant to § 42-3404.09(c)(4), § 42-3404.10(2), or § 42-3404.11(2), the 15-day period will begin to run at the end of the negotiation period. In exercising rights pursuant to this section, all rights specified in this subchapter shall apply except the minimum negotiation periods specified in §§ 42-3404.09(c)(4), 42-3404.10(2), and 42-3404.11(2).  (Sept. 10, 1980, D.C. Law 3-86, § 408, 27 DCR 2975; Nov. 5, 1983, D.C. Law 5-38, § 2(j), 30 DCR 4866; Sept. 29, 1988, D.C. Law 7-154, § 2(f), 35 DCR 5715; July 3, 2018, D.C. Law 22-120, § 2(c), 65 DCR 5077.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-1637. Section References This section is referenced in § 42-2851.04. Editor's Notes Reenactment of Law 3-86: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3401.01.
DC Code § 42-3404.13 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 34 - Rental Housing Conversion and Sale|Subchapter IV - Opportunity to Purchase|§ 42-3404.13. Notice to convert; offer to sell

(a) Every tenant of a housing accommodation which the declarant seeks to convert from a rental basis to a cooperative shall be notified in writing of the declarant’s intent to convert the housing accommodation to a cooperative not less than 120 days before the conversion thereof. The declarant shall also make to each tenant of the housing accommodation a bona fide offer to sell such tenant such shares or membership interest in the cooperative as will enable the tenant to continue to reside in his or her unit after conversion. The offer shall include, but not be limited to, the asking price for the shares or membership interest and a statement of the tenant’s rights to provide such shares or membership interest under the provisions of this section. The tenant shall be afforded not less than 60 days in which to contract with the landlord for the purchase of the shares or membership interest at a mutually agreeable price and under mutually agreeable terms, which shall be at least as favorable as those offered to the general public. (b) Repealed.  (Sept. 10, 1980, D.C. Law 3-86, § 413(b); as added Aug. 1, 1981, D.C. Law 4-27, § 2(f), 28 DCR 2824; Nov. 5, 1983, D.C. Law 5-38, § 3, 30 DCR 4866.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-1642. Section References This section is referenced in § 42-3502.05.
DC Code § 42-3404.14 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 34 - Rental Housing Conversion and Sale|Subchapter IV - Opportunity to Purchase|§ 42-3404.14. TOPA Application Assistance Pilot Program

(a) For Fiscal Year 2017, there is established a TOPA Application Assistance Pilot Program ("Program") to help tenant organizations prepare their applications to the First Right Purchase Assistance Program described at Chapter 27 of Title 14 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (14 DCMR § 2700 et seq.). The Program shall complement the First Right Purchase Assistance Program, and shall include funding for pre-application legal and technical assistance, including assistance with environmental studies. (b) A tenant organization in a building of 5 or more units shall be eligible for the Program if the tenant organization meets the eligibility requirements of 14 DCMR § 2701 for tenant associations. A property shall be eligible for the Program if the property meets the eligibility requirements of 14 DCMR § 2703. (c) The Mayor shall ensure that the agency administering the Program: (1) Approves or denies an application for the Program within 15 days of receiving the completed application from a tenant organization; (2) Issues an award letter or denies an application for the First Right Purchase Assistance Program within 30 days of receiving the completed application from a tenant organization; (3) Reimburses an invoice received from a tenant organization for Program expenditures or First Right Purchase Assistance Program expenditures within 30 days of receipt; and (4) Expeditiously administers the Program and the First Right Purchase Assistance Program in a manner that allows tenant organizations to meet all deadlines required by this subchapter. (d) The maximum amount of pre-application legal and technical assistance that may be awarded to a tenant organization per TOPA offer is as follows: (1) Up to $25,000 for a tenant organization in a building with 5 to 50 units; and (2) Up to $45,000 for a tenant organization in a building with greater than 50 units. (e) Funds shall not be used to pay for any costs of litigation. (f) If a tenant organization, or the entity to which a tenant organization assigns its rights under this subchapter, successfully purchases a property, the full amount of any assistance provided pursuant to this section shall be repaid to the Program within 30 days of the purchase of the property. (g) By November 1, 2016, the Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this section. The rules shall mandate processes for the application for, and distribution of, funds in a timely manner so as to facilitate successful compliance with the required timelines and purposes of this section.  (Sept. 10, 1980, D.C. Law 3-86, § 414; as added Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 2122, 63 DCR 10775.)  Expiration of Law  Pursuant to section 2124 of D.C. Law 21-160, the addition of this section by section 2122 of D.C. Law 21-160 will expire on September 30, 2017.