D.C. Code tit. 42 § 42-3507.02
Eligibility assistance.
Operative Text
Each housing provider commencing substantial rehabilitation, demolition, or housing discontinuance, on or after July 17, 1985, shall pay relocation assistance in an amount calculated under § 42-3507.03 to all tenants of the housing accommodation who: (1) Were living in the rental units contained in the housing accommodation from which they are being displaced at the time the notice required by § 42-3505.01 is given; and (2) Are displaced from rental units because the housing accommodation in which they are located is to be substantially rehabilitated, demolished, or discontinued.
Under D.C. Code § 42-3501.01 et seq. § 42-3507.02, housing providers who undertake substantial rehabilitation, demolition, or discontinuance of a housing accommodation on or after July 17, 1985, are required to pay relocation assistance to displaced tenants. Eligibility applies to tenants who were living in the affected rental units at the time the required notice was given and who are displaced as a direct result of the rehabilitation, demolition, or discontinuance. The amount of relocation assistance is calculated according to the formula set out in § 42-3507.03.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Housing providers subject to D.C. Code § 42-3501.01 et seq. § 42-3507.02 generally ensure that relocation assistance payments are calculated under § 42-3507.03 and delivered to all qualifying tenants before or at the time of displacement. Compliant operators typically document which tenants were residing in the affected units at the time the § 42-3505.01 notice was issued, as that residency status determines eligibility. Maintaining clear records of notice dates, tenant occupancy, and payment amounts is a common practice for housing providers undertaking substantial rehabilitation, demolition, or housing discontinuance.
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. § 42-3507.02 establishes a right to relocation assistance for tenants who were living in a rental unit when the required displacement notice was given and who are displaced due to substantial rehabilitation, demolition, or discontinuance of their housing accommodation. Tenants who believe they qualify but have not received the assistance calculated under § 42-3507.03 may have grounds to raise this as a violation or file a complaint with the relevant District of Columbia housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations in the District can provide general information about how this provision applies and what enforcement paths may be available.
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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