D.C. Code tit. 42 § 42-3405.02
Time periods.
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If a time period running under this chapter ends on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, it is extended until the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.
Under D.C. Code § 42-3401.01 et seq. § 42-3405.02, any deadline established by the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act chapter is automatically extended when it falls on a weekend or a legal holiday. The deadline shifts forward to the next business day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or recognized legal holiday. This rule applies uniformly to all time periods running under the chapter, regardless of which party is subject to the deadline.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators managing properties subject to D.C. Code § 42-3401.01 et seq. § 42-3405.02 generally track all chapter deadlines with awareness that a deadline landing on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday will roll forward to the next business day. Compliant property managers typically build this extension into their calendaring systems to avoid prematurely closing a required notice or offer period. Keeping a record of how each deadline was calculated, including any weekend or holiday adjustments, is a common practice among operators working under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
D.C. Code § 42-3401.01 et seq. § 42-3405.02 provides tenants with the assurance that no deadline under the chapter — including those tied to purchase opportunity rights — expires on a weekend or legal holiday; it automatically carries over to the next business day. This means tenants are not penalized for being unable to act on a day when government offices or businesses are typically closed. Tenants who believe a deadline was improperly applied or cut short may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or contact the D.C. Office of the Tenant Advocate to understand available options.
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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