14 DCMR § 14-3929
RENT ADMINISTRATOR PROCEDURES GENERALLY
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3929.1 When these rules are silent on a procedural issue before the Rent Administrator, issues must be decided by using as guidance the current rules of civil procedure published and followed by the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
Under D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-3929, when the Rent Administrator's own procedural rules do not address a particular issue, the Superior Court of the District of Columbia's civil procedure rules serve as the guiding framework. This provision ensures that procedural gaps do not leave matters unresolved by pointing to an established, external body of rules. It applies to proceedings before the Rent Administrator generally, not to any specific type of housing dispute.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers involved in proceedings before the Rent Administrator should be aware that D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-3929 directs the Administrator to look to D.C. Superior Court civil procedure rules whenever the rent regulations are silent on a procedural question. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with both the Rent Administrator's own rules and the Superior Court's civil procedure rules so they are not caught off guard by procedural rulings. Consulting a knowledgeable professional before or during a proceeding can help clarify how these gap-filling rules may apply.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants participating in proceedings before the Rent Administrator should know that D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-3929 gives the Administrator authority to apply D.C. Superior Court civil procedure rules when the rent regulations do not address a specific procedural question. This means procedural decisions in a hearing may draw on a broader body of rules than the rent regulations alone. Tenants who encounter unexpected procedural rulings may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with both sets of rules.
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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