D.C. Code tit. 42 § 42-3403.01
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This subchapter may be cited as the ‘Relocation and Housing Assistance Act of 1980”.
D.C. Code § 42-3401.01 et seq. § 42-3403.01 establishes the formal short title of this subchapter as the 'Relocation and Housing Assistance Act of 1980.' This provision is a naming clause, meaning it sets the official label by which the broader set of rules in this subchapter can be referenced in legal documents, court filings, and public discourse. It does not itself impose obligations or grant rights, but it anchors the identity of the entire statutory framework.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in the District of Columbia should be aware that the rules governing relocation and housing assistance fall under the subchapter formally titled the 'Relocation and Housing Assistance Act of 1980,' as established by D.C. Code § 42-3401.01 et seq. § 42-3403.01. When reviewing lease agreements, notices, or compliance documents that reference this Act by name, operators can trace those references back to this subchapter. Understanding the Act's official title helps ensure that any correspondence or filings correctly identify the applicable legal framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in the District of Columbia may encounter references to the 'Relocation and Housing Assistance Act of 1980' in notices, legal documents, or housing assistance materials — this name is officially established by D.C. Code § 42-3401.01 et seq. § 42-3403.01. Knowing the Act's formal title can help tenants locate the full text of the subchapter when researching their rights or seeking information from tenant-rights organizations. The substantive protections and remedies available to tenants are found in the other provisions within this same subchapter.
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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