D.C. Code tit. 42 § 42-3404.37
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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.
D.C. Code § 42-3401.01 et seq. § 42-3404.37 is a rulemaking directive that required the Mayor of the District of Columbia to issue implementing regulations within 60 days of December 24, 2008. The rules were to be developed under the standard District administrative rulemaking process set out in Title 2. This provision establishes the procedural mechanism by which the broader tenant opportunity to purchase protections in the subchapter are given operational detail.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under D.C. Code § 42-3401.01 et seq. § 42-3404.37 should be aware that the Mayor was directed to issue formal rules implementing the subchapter's requirements shortly after December 2008. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with both the statutory text and any administrative rules issued pursuant to this directive. Staying current with the District's official rulemaking publications helps ensure that operational practices align with the full 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 § 42-3401.01 et seq. § 42-3404.37 directed the Mayor to put in place rules that give practical effect to the tenant protections contained in this subchapter. Tenants can look to both the statute and the implementing regulations to understand the full scope of their rights under the law. Tenant-rights organizations in the District can help explain how these rules apply in various housing situations, and the D.C. Office of the Tenant Advocate is a publicly available resource for general guidance.
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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