14 DCMR § 14-999
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999.1 The provisions of section 199 of chapter 1 of this title and the definitions set forth in that section shall be applicable to this chapter.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-999 is a definitional cross-reference provision: it directs readers to the definitions found in section 199 of chapter 1 of title 14, making those definitions equally applicable to the chapter governed by § 14-999. Rather than restating terms, this provision ensures consistent meaning across related chapters of the District's housing regulations. Any term used in this chapter carries the same meaning as defined in that referenced section.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under the chapter governed by D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-999 should be aware that the definitions controlling their obligations are found in section 199 of chapter 1 of title 14. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with those cross-referenced definitions to ensure they are interpreting key terms correctly throughout the chapter. Consulting the full text of both sections together is a common practice when reviewing regulatory requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-999, the definitions that apply to this chapter of the District's housing regulations are drawn from section 199 of chapter 1 of title 14. Tenants seeking to understand their rights under this chapter may find it useful to review those definitions, as they shape how key terms in the chapter are interpreted. Tenant-rights organizations in the District can help explain how these definitions apply in practice.
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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