D.C. Code tit. 42 § 42-3508.05

Distressed property improvement plan.

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Verified 10/26/2026 · Next check 11/2/2026
effective 10/12/2026District of ColumbiaHabitability & Repair

Operative Text

D.C. Code tit. 42 § 42-3508.05
(a) Upon petition by the housing provider, the Mayor may initiate the development of a distressed property improvement plan utilizing any or all of the mechanisms in § 42-3508.04(b) . The development of the plan shall involve the participation of the housing provider, the tenants or tenants’ association and may include the mortgagor.

(b) A distressed property improvement plan may include, but not be limited to:

(1) A schedule of repairs and capital improvements;

(2) A schedule of services and facilities;

(3) A schedule of rents and rent increases;

(4) A schedule of mortgage payments which may reflect additional long-term loans to the housing provider for the housing accommodation;

(5) A schedule of additional capital investment in the housing accommodation by the housing provider; and

(6) A schedule of property tax payments, which may also reflect moratoria or deferrals on property tax payments and the abatement or deferral of up to 100% of any tax outstanding on the housing accommodation.

(c) In the development of the distressed property improvement plan, the Mayor may consider:

(1) The interests of tenants in achieving decent, safe, and sanitary housing at affordable rents;

(2) The long-term interest of the housing provider in achieving a sound investment and a reasonable return on the housing provider’s investment;

(3) The long-term interest of the mortgagor in achieving a financially secure mortgage; and

(4) The long-term interest of the District in achieving a decent, safe, and sanitary housing accommodation which is fiscally sound and which generates and pays its fair property tax assessment.
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Plain English

Under D.C. Code § 42-3501.01 et seq. § 42-3508.05, when a rental property is classified as distressed, the Mayor has authority to work with the housing provider, tenants or their association, and potentially the mortgage holder to develop a formal improvement plan. This plan can address a wide range of issues, including repair schedules, service levels, rent adjustments, mortgage arrangements, additional capital investment, and even property tax deferrals or abatements of up to 100%. In crafting the plan, the Mayor is directed to weigh the interests of tenants in safe and affordable housing, the housing provider's need for a reasonable return, the mortgagor's financial security, and the District's broader interest in fiscally sound housing stock.

Written by anthropic/claude-sonnet-4.6 · Reviewed on October 13, 2026

Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Housing providers who own a property that qualifies as distressed under D.C. Code § 42-3501.01 et seq. § 42-3508.05 may initiate the process by petitioning the Mayor to develop an improvement plan. Operators who engage constructively in this process typically come prepared with documentation of needed repairs, capital investment capacity, and financial obligations such as mortgage and tax payment schedules. Participating in good faith alongside tenants and the Mayor's office is generally how housing providers position themselves to benefit from the plan's potential tools, which can include tax deferrals or abatements and restructured financial arrangements.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Under D.C. Code § 42-3501.01 et seq. § 42-3508.05, tenants and tenant associations have a formal right to participate in the development of a distressed property improvement plan, giving them a recognized voice in shaping outcomes related to repairs, services, and rent schedules. If a housing provider petitions the Mayor to initiate such a plan, tenants can engage through their association or directly in the planning process to advocate for decent, safe, and sanitary conditions at affordable rents. Tenants who want to understand their rights in this process may consider reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization or consulting with a housing attorney familiar with D.C. rent regulation law.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

Generated October 13, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.

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References Out

Rules and statutes cited by this regulation

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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

D.C. Code § 42-3505.06
D.C. Code § 42-3502.01
D.C. Code § 42-3502.03
D.C. Code § 42-3502.04a
D.C. Code § 42-3502.05
D.C. Code § 42-3502.06
D.C. Code § 42-3502.08
D.C. Code § 42-3502.19
D.C. Code § 42-3505.01
D.C. Code § 42-3501.03
D.C. Code § 42-3502.01
D.C. Code § 42-3502.02
D.C. Code § 42-3502.02
D.C. Code § 42-3502.03
D.C. Code § 42-3502.03c
D.C. Code § 42-3502.03c
D.C. Code § 42-3502.05
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D.C. Code § 42-3502.10
D.C. Code § 42-3502.10
D.C. Code § 42-3502.10
D.C. Code § 42-3502.11
D.C. Code § 42-3502.11
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D.C. Code § 42-3502.15
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D.C. Code § 42-3502.19
D.C. Code § 42-3502.24
D.C. Code § 42-3502.24
D.C. Code § 42-3502.24
D.C. Code § 42-3501.03
D.C. Code § 42-3502.03c
D.C. Code § 42-3502.03e
D.C. Code § 42-3502.05
D.C. Code § 42-3502.06
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D.C. Code § 42-3502.16
D.C. Code § 42-3502.16
D.C. Code § 42-3502.24
D.C. Code § 42-3505.02
D.C. Code § 42-3509.04
D.C. Code § 42-3501.01
D.C. Code § 42-3502.03
D.C. Code § 42-3502.03c
D.C. Code § 42-3502.04
D.C. Code § 42-3502.04a
D.C. Code § 42-3502.08
D.C. Code § 42-3502.10
D.C. Code § 42-3502.11
D.C. Code § 42-3502.13
D.C. Code § 42-3502.15
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D.C. Code § 42-3502.24
D.C. Code § 42-3502.24
D.C. Code § 42-3505.01
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D.C. Code § 42-3505.10
D.C. Code § 42-3507.05
D.C. Code § 42-3501.03
D.C. Code § 42-3502.05
D.C. Code § 42-3502.05
D.C. Code § 42-3502.05
D.C. Code § 42-3502.14
D.C. Code § 42-3502.17
D.C. Code § 42-3502.24
D.C. Code § 42-3503.01
D.C. Code § 42-3503.02
D.C. Code § 42-3503.03
D.C. Code § 42-3503.04
D.C. Code § 42-3504.01
D.C. Code § 42-3505.01
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D.C. Code § 42-3505.31
D.C. Code § 42-3507.03
D.C. Code § 42-3508.02
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D.C. Code § 42-3501.03
D.C. Code § 42-3501.03
D.C. Code § 42-3502.05
D.C. Code § 42-3505.01
D.C. Code § 42-3505.07
D.C. Code § 42-3505.09
D.C. Code § 42-3501.01
D.C. Code § 42-3501.03
D.C. Code § 42-3502.01a
D.C. Code § 42-3505.01
D.C. Code § 42-3501.01
D.C. Code § 42-3502.01
D.C. Code § 42-3502.03
D.C. Code § 42-3502.04
D.C. Code § 42-3502.05
D.C. Code § 42-3502.06
D.C. Code § 42-3502.13
D.C. Code § 42-3502.15
D.C. Code § 42-3502.16
D.C. Code § 42-3502.16
D.C. Code § 42-3502.16
D.C. Code § 42-3502.16a
D.C. Code § 42-3502.18
D.C. Code § 42-3504.01
D.C. Code § 42-3505.01
D.C. Code § 42-3505.03
D.C. Code § 42-3505.03
D.C. Code § 42-3505.04
D.C. Code § 42-3509.01
D.C. Code § 42-3509.01
D.C. Code § 42-3509.01
D.C. Code § 42-3509.01
D.C. Code § 42-3509.02
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D.C. Code § 42-3502.03c
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D.C. Code § 42-3502.22
D.C. Code § 42-3503.01
D.C. Code § 42-3504.01
D.C. Code § 42-3504.01
D.C. Code § 42-3505.01
D.C. Code § 42-3507.01
D.C. Code § 42-3501.02
D.C. Code § 42-3501.03
D.C. Code § 42-3502.02
D.C. Code § 42-3502.05
D.C. Code § 42-3502.06
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D.C. Code § 42-3505.01
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D.C. Code § 42-3505.02
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D.C. Code § 42-3505.02
D.C. Code § 42-3505.03
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D.C. Code § 42-3505.07
D.C. Code § 42-3505.31
D.C. Code § 42-3507.01
D.C. Code § 42-3507.01
D.C. Code § 42-3509.01
D.C. Code § 42-3509.01
D.C. Code § 42-3509.04
D.C. Code § 42-3505.01
D.C. Code § 42-3505.01
D.C. Code § 42-3505.01
D.C. Code § 42-3505.06
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D.C. Code § 42-3506.02
D.C. Code § 42-3507.01
D.C. Code § 42-3507.03
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D.C. Code § 42-3501.03
D.C. Code § 42-3502.03c
D.C. Code § 42-3502.05
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D.C. Code § 42-3502.11
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D.C. Code § 42-3504.02
D.C. Code § 42-3505.01
D.C. Code § 42-3505.01
D.C. Code § 42-3505.01
D.C. Code § 42-3505.03
D.C. Code § 42-3506.01
D.C. Code § 42-3509.01
D.C. Code § 42-3509.10
D.C. Code § 42-3502.08
D.C. Code § 42-3505.54
D.C. Code § 42-3501.02
D.C. Code § 42-3502.05
D.C. Code § 42-3502.14
D.C. Code § 42-3502.15
D.C. Code § 42-3502.24
D.C. Code § 42-3502.24
D.C. Code § 42-3505.01
D.C. Code § 42-3505.02
D.C. Code § 42-3505.02
D.C. Code § 42-3505.03
D.C. Code § 42-3501.01
D.C. Code § 42-3501.01
D.C. Code § 42-3501.01
D.C. Code § 42-3501.03
D.C. Code § 42-3502.01a
D.C. Code § 42-3502.05
D.C. Code § 42-3502.08
D.C. Code § 42-3505.01
D.C. Code § 42-3505.01
D.C. Code § 42-3505.01
D.C. Code § 42-3505.10
D.C. Code § 42-3502.10
D.C. Code § 42-3502.11

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