D.C. Code tit. 2, ch. 14 § 2-1403.11
Hearing tribunal.
Operative Text
(a) After a complaint has been noticed for hearing, a hearing tribunal consisting of 3 members of the Commission, sitting as the Commission, shall be appointed to make a determination upon such complaint. At the discretion of the Commission, 1 or more hearing examiners may be delegated to hear and report back to the Commission, on any case or question before the Commission. (b) A hearing examiner may be an employee of the District government or may be selected from a list of qualified hearing examiners prepared by the Commission. Commission members may serve as hearing examiners. Hearing examiners shall be paid on a per diem basis, while actually sitting and hearing a case: Provided, that funds are available for such purpose.
Under D.C. Code § 2-1401.01 et seq. § 2-1403.11, once a discrimination complaint is scheduled for a hearing, a three-member tribunal drawn from the D.C. Office of Human Rights Commission is convened to decide the matter. The Commission may also delegate one or more hearing examiners—who can be District government employees or individuals from a pre-approved list—to conduct the hearing and report findings back to the full Commission. Hearing examiners are compensated on a per diem basis when actively presiding over a case, subject to available funding.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to a complaint under D.C. Code § 2-1401.01 et seq. § 2-1403.11 should be aware that their case will be heard by a formally constituted tribunal—either a three-member Commission panel or a delegated hearing examiner. Compliant operators typically maintain thorough documentation of their policies and practices so they can present a clear record before whichever tribunal format the Commission selects. Understanding the structure of the hearing body can help operators prepare appropriate representation and responses to any notices they receive.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
D.C. Code § 2-1401.01 et seq. § 2-1403.11 establishes the adjudicative body that reviews complaints filed with the D.C. Office of Human Rights, giving tenants a formal forum in which their allegations are evaluated by a Commission tribunal or a qualified hearing examiner. Tenants who believe their housing rights have been violated may file a complaint with the D.C. Office of Human Rights, which then manages the scheduling and assignment of the appropriate hearing body. Tenant-rights organizations in the District can help individuals understand what to expect from the hearing process and what documentation may be relevant to their complaint.
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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