14 DCMR § 14-6901
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6901.1 A receiver may be appointed if: (a) A rental housing accommodation has been cited by DCRA for a violation of chapters 1 through 16 of Title 14 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations, or its equivalent; (b) The violation poses a serious threat to the health, safety, or security of the tenants; and (c) The owner, agent, lessor, or manager of the rental housing accommodation has been properly notified, but has failed to abate the violations. 6901.2 The Superior Court may appoint as a receiver any person or entity who has demonstrated to the Superior Court the capacity and expertise to develop and supervise a viable financial and construction plan for the satisfactory rehabilitation of the rental housing accommodation.
Under D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-6901, a court-appointed receiver can take control of a rental housing accommodation when three conditions are met: the property has been cited by DCRA for a housing code violation, that violation poses a serious threat to tenant health, safety, or security, and the owner or manager has been notified but failed to fix the problem. Once appointed by D.C. Superior Court, the receiver takes on responsibility for developing and overseeing a financial and construction plan to rehabilitate the property. This mechanism allows the court to intervene when a landlord's inaction leaves tenants in dangerous conditions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in the District of Columbia should be aware that § 14-6901 of D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. establishes a legal pathway for courts to remove control of a rental property from an owner who fails to address serious DCRA-cited violations. Compliant operators generally respond promptly to any DCRA citation, document their remediation efforts, and maintain records showing that violations have been abated in a timely manner. Failing to act after proper notification is the key trigger that can lead to receivership proceedings in D.C. Superior Court.
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. § 14-6901 gives tenants a meaningful protection: if a landlord has been cited by DCRA for a serious housing code violation and has not corrected it after proper notice, tenants or other parties may seek the appointment of a court-supervised receiver through D.C. Superior Court. Tenants who believe their building meets these conditions may consider filing a complaint with DCRA, consulting a tenant-rights organization such as the Office of the Tenant Advocate, or raising the issue as a defense or claim in housing court proceedings. Keeping records of reported violations and any landlord communications can be important when pursuing remedies under this provision.
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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