D.C. Code tit. 42 § 42-3502.19
Judicial review.
Operative Text
Any person or class of persons aggrieved by a decision of the Rental Housing Commission, or by any failure on the part of the Rental Housing Commission or Rent Administrator to act within any time certain mandated by this chapter, may seek judicial review of the decision or an order compelling the decision by filing a petition for review in the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.
Under D.C. Code § 42-3501.01 et seq. § 42-3502.19, any individual or group harmed by a decision of the Rental Housing Commission—or by the Commission's or Rent Administrator's failure to act within a legally required timeframe—has the right to seek judicial review. This review is pursued by filing a petition in the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, which can either review the decision itself or issue an order compelling the agency to act. The provision ensures that administrative inaction is not a dead end for those affected by rent regulation proceedings.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under the District of Columbia's rent stabilization framework should be aware that under D.C. Code § 42-3501.01 et seq. § 42-3502.19, any party aggrieved by a Rental Housing Commission decision—including a landlord—may seek review in the D.C. Court of Appeals. Compliant operators generally maintain thorough records of all Commission proceedings, deadlines, and correspondence so that any appeal is well-supported. Familiarity with the statutory timeframes governing agency action can be important when evaluating whether a Commission or Rent Administrator has failed to act within a mandated period.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
D.C. Code § 42-3501.01 et seq. § 42-3502.19 gives tenants and tenant groups who are dissatisfied with a Rental Housing Commission decision—or frustrated by the Commission's or Rent Administrator's failure to act on time—a formal path to the D.C. Court of Appeals. A petition for review filed there can challenge the substance of a decision or ask the court to compel the agency to act. Tenants exploring this option may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with D.C. housing law for general information about the process.
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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