D.C. Code tit. 42 § 42-3254
Rules and procedures.
Operative Text
The Mayor is authorized to promulgate rules and to establish procedures to implement this chapter.
Under D.C. Code § 42-3251 et seq. § 42-3254, the Mayor of the District of Columbia holds the authority to create administrative rules and establish procedures that carry out the broader chapter governing this area of housing law. This provision is essentially an enabling clause, granting the executive branch the power to fill in operational details that the statute itself does not specify. The rules and procedures issued under this authority have the force of law once properly promulgated.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under the chapter governed by D.C. Code § 42-3251 et seq. § 42-3254 should be aware that the Mayor may issue binding administrative rules and procedures at any time to implement the chapter's requirements. Compliant operators generally monitor the District of Columbia Register and official agency announcements for any newly promulgated rules that affect their obligations. Staying current with mayoral rulemaking is a standard part of responsible property management in the District.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
D.C. Code § 42-3251 et seq. § 42-3254 means that the rules and procedures shaping how the chapter is enforced can be updated by the Mayor through the rulemaking process, which may affect tenant rights and remedies over time. Tenants can review officially promulgated rules in the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations to understand the current procedural landscape. Tenant-rights organizations in the District can help explain how any rules issued under this authority may be relevant to a particular housing situation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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