D.C. Code tit. 42 § 42-3502.03
Rental Accommodations Division of the Department of Housing and Community Development.
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There is established within the Department of Housing and Community Development the Rental Accommodations Division, which shall have as its head a Rent Administrator.
D.C. Code § 42-3501.01 et seq. § 42-3502.03 establishes the Rental Accommodations Division as a formal unit within the District of Columbia's Department of Housing and Community Development, led by an official called the Rent Administrator. This provision defines the administrative structure through which the District oversees rental housing regulation. It does not itself impose obligations on landlords or tenants, but it identifies the governmental body responsible for administering rent-related rules in D.C.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating rental accommodations in the District of Columbia should be aware that under D.C. Code § 42-3501.01 et seq. § 42-3502.03, the Rental Accommodations Division — headed by the Rent Administrator — is the designated agency overseeing compliance with D.C. rent regulations. Compliant operators generally direct filings, registration documents, and regulatory inquiries to this Division. Knowing which agency holds authority helps operators respond appropriately to official correspondence and administrative proceedings.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under D.C. Code § 42-3501.01 et seq. § 42-3502.03, the Rental Accommodations Division within the Department of Housing and Community Development, led by the Rent Administrator, is the official body that administers rent regulations in the District of Columbia. Tenants who believe their rights under D.C. rent law have been violated may direct complaints or inquiries to this Division. Tenant-rights organizations in D.C. can also help renters understand how to engage with the Rental Accommodations Division and what remedies may be available.
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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