D.C. Code tit. 42 § 42-3502.01a
Powers and duties of the Chairperson of the Rental Housing Commission.
Operative Text
The Rental Housing Commission shall be headed by a Chairperson who shall be accountable and responsible for the fairness, impartiality, effectiveness, and efficiency of the Rental Housing Commission. (1) The Chairperson shall: (A) Be the administrative head and personnel authority for the Rental Housing Commission; (B) Develop and implement a code of professional responsibility for members of the Rental Housing Commission; (C) Monitor the quality of administrative adjudication; (D) Issue and implement procedures, practices, and guidelines relating to the operations or responsibilities of the Rental Housing Commission; (E) Issue and transmit to the Mayor and the Council an annual report, not later than 90 days after the close of the first complete fiscal year of the Commission's operation as an independent agency, and each fiscal year thereafter, on the operations of the Rental Housing Commission; and (F) Establish necessary or desirable standards and specialized training programs for members of the Rental Housing Commission; (2) The Chairperson may: (A) Provide for, or require completion of, continuing education programs for members of the Rental Housing Commission and other employees of the Rental Housing Commission considered to be necessary or desirable; (B) Appoint, in accordance with applicable law and available funding, promote, discipline, and remove staff employed by the Rental Housing Commission, other than members of the Rental Housing Commission; (C) Develop and maintain a program for student interns and law clerks to gain experience at the Rental Housing Commission; and (D) Exercise any other lawful authority to effectuate the purposes of this chapter .
Under D.C. Code § 42-3501.01 et seq. § 42-3502.01a, the Rental Housing Commission is led by a Chairperson who bears overall responsibility for the body's fairness, impartiality, and operational effectiveness. The Chairperson holds both administrative and personnel authority over the Commission, sets professional standards and training requirements for its members, and must submit an annual report to the Mayor and Council on the Commission's operations. This provision establishes the governance structure of the agency that oversees rental housing adjudication in the District of Columbia.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers who appear before the Rental Housing Commission should be aware that D.C. Code § 42-3501.01 et seq. § 42-3502.01a establishes a Chairperson responsible for ensuring the Commission operates with fairness and consistency. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with any procedures, practices, and guidelines the Chairperson issues, as these govern how Commission proceedings are conducted. Staying current with Commission-issued guidance can help landlords navigate administrative adjudication processes more effectively.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants who bring matters before the Rental Housing Commission benefit from understanding that D.C. Code § 42-3501.01 et seq. § 42-3502.01a requires the Commission's Chairperson to uphold fairness and impartiality in all proceedings. The Chairperson is also required to develop a code of professional responsibility and monitor the quality of adjudication, providing a structural accountability mechanism for those who appear before the Commission. Tenants who believe Commission proceedings were conducted improperly may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with D.C. rental housing law for information about 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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