D.C. Code tit. 42 § 42-3531.01
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This chapter may be cited as the “Office of the Chief Tenant Advocate Establishment Act”.
D.C. Code § 42-3531.01 et seq. establishes the formal short title for the chapter that created the Office of the Chief Tenant Advocate in the District of Columbia. This provision is essentially a naming clause, giving the chapter its official legislative title for citation purposes. It does not itself impose requirements or grant specific rights, but it anchors the broader statutory framework that follows under this name.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under D.C. Code § 42-3531.01 et seq., the chapter governing the Office of the Chief Tenant Advocate is formally titled the 'Office of the Chief Tenant Advocate Establishment Act.' Property owners and managers operating in the District of Columbia should be aware that this office exists as an institutional body created by this chapter. Understanding the chapter's official name helps operators locate and reference the full body of rules and obligations that flow from this statutory framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
D.C. Code § 42-3531.01 et seq. gives the official name to the chapter that established the Office of the Chief Tenant Advocate, a body created to support tenant interests in the District of Columbia. Tenants in D.C. can reference this chapter's title when seeking information about the office's role and the resources it may provide. Tenant-rights organizations and the Office of the Chief Tenant Advocate itself can be consulted for guidance on how this broader statutory framework may be relevant to a particular housing situation.
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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