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14 DCMR § 14-3999

DEFINITIONS

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effective 12/3/2021District of ColumbiaRent Regulation

Operative Text

14 DCMR § 14-3999
3999.1 The provisions of § 3899 of Chapter 38 of this title and the definitions set forth in that section shall be applicable to this chapter.
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Plain English

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-3999 is a definitional cross-reference provision that ties the current chapter to the definitions and interpretive rules already established in § 3899 of Chapter 38 of Title 14. Rather than restating those definitions, this section incorporates them by reference, meaning the same terms carry the same meanings throughout both chapters. This approach ensures consistency in how key concepts are understood and applied across related regulatory chapters.

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For Property Managers

Property owners and managers operating under the chapter governed by D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-3999 should be aware that the definitions controlling their obligations are found in § 3899 of Chapter 38 of Title 14. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with those incorporated definitions to ensure they are interpreting regulatory terms correctly. Reviewing both sections together provides a complete picture of the terminology that applies to this chapter.

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

For Tenants

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-3999 means that the definitions shaping tenant rights and landlord duties in this chapter are drawn from § 3899 of Chapter 38 of Title 14. Tenants who encounter an unfamiliar term in this chapter can look to that cross-referenced section for its official meaning. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with D.C. housing regulations can help explain how these incorporated definitions may bear on 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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References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

14 DCMR § 308
14 DCMR § 308
14 DCMR § 309
14 DCMR § 309.1
14 DCMR § 311
14 DCMR § 311.1
14 DCMR § 203
14 DCMR § 304
14 DCMR § 308.3
14 DCMR § 309.1

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Source Information

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