14 DCMR § 14-2224
VIOLATIONS AND OPPORTUNITY TO CURE
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2224.1 Prior to exercising the authority to revoke a building permit or Certificate of Occupancy pursuant to § 1041.04 of the Inclusionary Zoning Act, DCRA shall provide to the person who is alleged to have violated the Inclusionary Zoning Act or this chapter a written notice setting forth with particularity the alleged violation and shall provide to that person at least thirty (30) days to cure the alleged violation. If the person cures the violation within the designated cure period, DCRA shall not exercise its authority to revoke a building permit or Certificate of Occupancy pursuant to § 1041.04 of the Inclusionary Zoning Act. DCRA may extend the designated cure period for good cause shown. 2224.2 DCRA shall not revoke a building permit or Certificate of Occupancy pursuant to § 1041.04 of the Inclusionary Zoning Act except for a willful, substantial violation of the Inclusionary Zoning Act or this chapter.
Under D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 § 14-2224, before the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) can revoke a building permit or Certificate of Occupancy for an Inclusionary Zoning violation, it must first send a written notice that specifically describes the alleged violation and give the recipient at least 30 days to fix it. If the violation is corrected within that window — which DCRA may extend for good cause — the permit or certificate cannot be revoked. Revocation is reserved only for violations that are both willful and substantial.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and developers subject to the District of Columbia's Inclusionary Zoning requirements should be aware that § 14-2224 establishes a formal notice-and-cure process before any permit or Certificate of Occupancy can be revoked. A compliant operator who receives a written DCRA notice generally reviews the specific allegations described in that notice and takes documented corrective steps within the 30-day cure period, or requests an extension from DCRA if additional time is genuinely needed. Because revocation under this section is limited to willful and substantial violations, maintaining clear records of good-faith compliance efforts is a standard practice in managing Inclusionary Zoning obligations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For tenants living in or seeking housing in buildings subject to the District of Columbia's Inclusionary Zoning program, § 14-2224 provides a procedural safeguard: DCRA must give building owners written notice and a chance to correct violations before revoking a permit or Certificate of Occupancy, and outright revocation is only permitted for willful, substantial violations. If you believe a building's Inclusionary Zoning obligations are not being met, you may file a complaint with DCRA or contact a local tenant-rights organization to understand what enforcement options may be available. Consulting with a housing attorney or tenant advocacy group familiar with D.C. Inclusionary Zoning rules can help clarify how this provision's protections apply in a given 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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