14 DCMR § 14-4703
CONFIRMATION OF ELECTION
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4703.1 If more than fifty percent (50%) of the total number of qualified voters on the Qualified Voters List as determined by the Conversion and Sale Regulatory Office vote for approval of the conversion, the Conversion and Sale Regulatory Office shall confirm the results of the election within five (5) business days of the election, absent the filing of an allegation of fraud or coercion. 4703.2 Any allegation of fraud or coercion by any party in the conduct of the election shall be filed with the Conversion and Sale Regulatory Office within ten (10) business days of the posting of the election results or within ten (10) business days of discovery of the alleged fraud or coercion, whichever is later. The complaint shall specifically set forth the facts in support of the allegations of fraud or coercion and shall be notarized. 4703.3 Upon receipt of a complaint, the Conversion and Sale Regulatory Office may conduct an investigation or take other appropriate action. 4703.4 If an election is invalidated due to a finding of coercion or fraud on the part of the tenant organization, a new election will be scheduled and conducted by the Conversion and Sale Regulatory Office within forty-five (47) days of the invalidation, or such longer time as may be necessary. 4703.5 If fifty percent (50%) or less of the qualified voters vote in favor of the conversion, or if the election is invalidated due to a finding of fraud or coercion on the part of the owner, the Conversion and Sale Regulatory Office shall issue a notice of the result and indicate that the owner may not request another election for that housing accommodation for one (1) year from the date of the election.
Under D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-4703, a condominium or cooperative conversion election in the District of Columbia is confirmed when more than fifty percent of qualified voters approve it, with the Conversion and Sale Regulatory Office certifying results within five business days—unless a fraud or coercion complaint is filed. Any party may challenge the election by submitting a notarized, fact-specific complaint to the Office within ten business days of the posted results or discovery of the alleged misconduct. If fraud or coercion by the owner is found, or if the conversion fails to win majority support, the owner is barred from requesting another election for that property for one year. When tenant-side fraud or coercion is found, a new election is scheduled within approximately forty-five days of the invalidation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners pursuing a tenant-election conversion under D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-4703 should be aware that a successful majority vote triggers a five-business-day confirmation period, during which any party may file a fraud or coercion complaint. Compliant operators ensure that the election process is free from any conduct that could be characterized as coercive or fraudulent, since a finding of owner-side misconduct—or even a failed vote—results in a one-year waiting period before another election may be requested for the same property. Keeping thorough records of all election-related communications and procedures is a practice commonly associated with operators who navigate this process without challenge.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 14-4703 of D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. gives tenants and other qualified voters the right to challenge a conversion election by filing a notarized complaint alleging fraud or coercion with the Conversion and Sale Regulatory Office within ten business days of the posted results or of discovering the alleged misconduct. A successful challenge can lead to an investigation, invalidation of the election, and—if owner-side wrongdoing is found—a one-year moratorium on any new election for that housing accommodation. Tenants who believe an election was conducted improperly may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with D.C. housing conversion law to understand the complaint process and available options.
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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