14 DCMR § 14-4700
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4700.1 The rules of this chapter are adopted pursuant to the provisions of the Rental Housing Conversion and Sale Act of 1980 (D.C. Law 3-86). AUTHORITY: Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is § 501(a) of the Rental Housing Conversion and Sale Act, D.C. Law 3-86, § 501(a), D.C. Official Code § 42-3405.01(a) (2001); and Mayor’s Order 80-250, dated September 30, 1980.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-4700 establishes the legal foundation for the regulatory chapter governing rental housing conversion and sale in the District of Columbia. The rules in this chapter derive their authority from the Rental Housing Conversion and Sale Act of 1980 (D.C. Law 3-86) and Mayor's Order 80-250. This provision does not itself impose requirements or restrictions but identifies the statutory and executive sources that give the chapter its legal force.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under the District of Columbia's rental housing conversion and sale framework should be aware that the rules they must follow under § 14-4700 trace their authority to D.C. Law 3-86 and D.C. Official Code § 42-3405.01(a). Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the enabling legislation to understand the scope and limits of the regulatory chapter. Knowing the statutory basis of D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-4700 can help operators contextualize the obligations that flow from subsequent sections of the chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in the District of Columbia benefit from knowing that the protections found throughout this regulatory chapter rest on a firm legal foundation established at D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-4700. The authority for these rules comes from the Rental Housing Conversion and Sale Act of 1980, a law designed to address tenant rights in conversion and sale situations. Tenants who believe their rights under this chapter have been affected may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review D.C. Official Code § 42-3405.01(a) to understand the scope of the law's protections.
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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