D.C. Code tit. 42 § 42-3401.04
Applicability of Rental Housing Act of 1985.
Operative Text
For purposes of this chapter, the provisions of § 42-3505.01(n) shall apply.
D.C. Code § 42-3401.01 et seq. § 42-3401.04 establishes that a specific subsection of the Rental Housing Act of 1985—namely § 42-3505.01(n)—applies within the context of this chapter. This cross-reference means that the rules, standards, or procedures set out in § 42-3505.01(n) carry the same force here as they do under the Rental Housing Act itself. The practical effect is that the scope and protections of that subsection extend into this chapter's framework.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under D.C. Code § 42-3401.01 et seq. § 42-3401.04 should be aware that the requirements of § 42-3505.01(n) of the Rental Housing Act of 1985 are incorporated into this chapter and apply to their properties. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the obligations spelled out in § 42-3505.01(n) and ensure their practices align with those standards. Reviewing both provisions together helps operators understand the full scope of their responsibilities under District of Columbia rental housing law.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under D.C. Code § 42-3401.01 et seq. § 42-3401.04, tenants benefit from the protections of § 42-3505.01(n) of the Rental Housing Act of 1985, which are incorporated by reference into this chapter. Tenants who believe those protections have been violated may have options such as raising the violation as a defense in a housing proceeding or filing a complaint with the appropriate District of Columbia housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations in the District can help explain how § 42-3401.04 and the incorporated provisions of § 42-3505.01(n) may apply to a given housing situation.
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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