14 DCMR § 14-6903
NOTICE AND SERVICE OF PLEADINGS
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6903.1 If an ex parte appointment is made under section 504(b)(1) of the Act, the petitioner shall serve the owner, agent, lessor, or manager of the rental housing accommodation with the following documents: (a) Notice and a copy of the petition; (b) Any supporting affidavits; and (c) The order of appointment. 6903.2 Service upon the owner, agent, lessor, or manager shall be completed in accordance with section 504 of the Act. 6903.3 Within five (5) days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays after receiving a request, the DCRA shall provide certified copies of all licensure and housing inspection reports in the custody of the District that cite conditions in the rental housing accommodation within the previous three (3) years.
Under D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-6903, when a court makes an ex parte appointment in a rental housing matter, the petitioner is required to formally serve the property's owner, agent, lessor, or manager with the petition, any supporting affidavits, and the order of appointment. Service must follow the procedures set out in section 504 of the Act. Additionally, the District of Columbia's Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) is required to furnish certified copies of licensure and housing inspection reports from the past three years within five business days of receiving a request.
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Property owners and managers subject to proceedings under D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-6903 should be aware that they are entitled to receive formal notice—including the petition, supporting affidavits, and the appointment order—when an ex parte appointment is made against a rental housing accommodation they operate. Compliant operators generally maintain current contact information on file with the relevant authorities so that service can be completed without delay. Operators familiar with this provision also understand that DCRA inspection and licensure records from the prior three years may be obtained by any party and used in related proceedings.
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. § 14-6903 establishes that tenants or petitioners involved in ex parte appointment proceedings have the right to obtain certified copies of DCRA licensure and housing inspection reports covering the past three years, which the agency must provide within five business days of a request. These records can document the history of housing conditions in a rental accommodation and may be relevant to ongoing housing complaints or legal proceedings. Tenants seeking to understand how this provision applies to their situation may consider reaching out to a tenant-rights organization or consulting the DCRA directly for guidance on requesting records.
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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