D.C. Code tit. 42 § 42-3307
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The Public Service Commission shall adopt regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. Such regulations shall include, but not be limited to, establishing procedures by which the company shall notify tenants of an affected apartment house that monies are owed the company.
Under D.C. Code § 42-3301 et seq. § 42-3307, the Public Service Commission is directed to create the rules needed to implement this chapter, including procedures that require utility companies to formally notify tenants in affected apartment buildings when money is owed to the company. The provision sets a regulatory framework rather than spelling out every detail itself, leaving the specifics to the Commission's rulemaking process. This means the practical requirements for both companies and tenants flow from the regulations the Commission adopts pursuant to this section.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers overseeing apartment buildings subject to D.C. Code § 42-3301 et seq. § 42-3307 should be aware that the Public Service Commission has authority to issue binding regulations governing how utility companies communicate with tenants about outstanding balances. Compliant operators generally stay informed of any Commission-adopted rules that may affect notification procedures within their buildings, since those rules carry the same legal weight as the statute itself. Keeping records of any utility-related notices distributed to tenants is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating compliance under this regulatory framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
D.C. Code § 42-3301 et seq. § 42-3307 establishes that tenants in affected apartment buildings have a right to be notified by the utility company when money is owed, through procedures set by the Public Service Commission. If a tenant believes proper notification was not provided as required under this provision, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the Public Service Commission or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with District of Columbia utility regulations. Reviewing the Commission's adopted regulations can help tenants understand the specific form and timing of notices they are entitled to receive under this chapter.
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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