D.C. Code tit. 2, ch. 14 § 2-1403.02
Complaints; independent action by other District agencies.
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Nothing in the provisions of this chapter is deemed to relieve any agency or authority of the government of the District of its obligation to take immediate and independent action regarding a matter filed with it, in accord with its jurisdiction, that also may be the subject of a complaint filed with the Office.
D.C. Code § 2-1401.01 et seq. § 2-1403.02 establishes that District government agencies retain their own independent duty to act on matters within their jurisdiction, even when the same matter has been filed as a complaint with the Office of Human Rights. Filing a complaint with one body does not pause or replace the obligations of other agencies. Each agency must respond according to its own authority and timeline.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in the District should be aware that under D.C. Code § 2-1401.01 et seq. § 2-1403.02, a complaint filed with the Office of Human Rights does not limit the authority of other District agencies to investigate or act on the same underlying matter. Compliant operators generally maintain records and respond to inquiries from multiple agencies simultaneously, since each agency acts independently. Understanding that parallel agency action is expressly preserved under this provision helps operators anticipate the scope of potential regulatory review.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under D.C. Code § 2-1401.01 et seq. § 2-1403.02, tenants who file a complaint with the Office of Human Rights should know that other District agencies with relevant jurisdiction are not relieved of their own duty to act on the same matter. This means a tenant may have recourse through more than one agency channel at the same time, depending on the nature of the issue. Tenant-rights organizations can help identify which District agencies may have independent authority over a given type of housing concern.
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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