14 DCMR § 14-4801
CONTENTS OF PETITION
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4801.1 The petition shall set forth the following: (a) The date and time the affected tenant, resident, or resident association witnessed the possession, manufacture, storage, distribution, use, or attempted possession, manufacture, storage, distribution, or use of an illegal drug in the rental unit by a tenant or occupant; (b) The name, address, and telephone number of any corroborating witness; and (c) Any other information relevant to the petition that can be verified by a named witness or independent authority, including the Metropolitan Police Department.
Under D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-4801, when a petition is filed related to illegal drug activity in a rental unit, it must include specific information: the date and time the activity was witnessed, the names and contact details of any corroborating witnesses, and any other verifiable relevant information. The rule establishes a structured evidentiary baseline that petitions must meet before proceeding. This applies to petitions filed by affected tenants, residents, or resident associations, as well as landlords seeking action based on observed drug activity.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers in the District of Columbia who pursue a petition under D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-4801 generally document the precise date and time of any witnessed illegal drug activity, gather corroborating witness information including names, addresses, and phone numbers, and compile any additional verifiable evidence such as police reports from the Metropolitan Police Department. Maintaining thorough, contemporaneous records of incidents helps ensure a petition meets the content requirements set out in this provision. Operators familiar with § 14-4801 typically coordinate with law enforcement when applicable to strengthen the evidentiary record.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-4801 establishes what a petition alleging illegal drug activity in a rental unit must contain, including witnessed dates and times, corroborating witness contact information, and other verifiable details. Tenants or resident associations who receive or are named in such a petition have the right to review whether it meets these content requirements, which can be relevant when responding to or challenging the petition. Tenant-rights organizations in the District of Columbia can help individuals understand how § 14-4801's requirements apply and what options may be available through the appropriate administrative or judicial process.
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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