D.C. Code tit. 42 § 42-3502.11
Services and facilities.
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If the Rent Administrator determines that the related services or related facilities supplied by a housing provider for a housing accommodation or for any rental unit in the housing accommodation are substantially increased or decreased, the Rent Administrator may increase or decrease the rent charged, as applicable, to reflect proportionally the value of the change in services or facilities.
Under D.C. Code § 42-3501.01 et seq. § 42-3502.11, the Rent Administrator has authority to adjust the rent charged for a rental unit when the services or facilities provided alongside that unit are found to have substantially changed. If services or facilities are meaningfully increased, rent may be raised proportionally; if they are meaningfully decreased, rent may be lowered proportionally. The adjustment is tied to the assessed value of the change, not to a flat formula.
Plain English — not legal advice.
D.C. Code § 42-3501.01 et seq. § 42-3502.11 means that housing providers who add or remove services and facilities—such as parking, laundry access, or utilities—may see corresponding rent adjustments initiated by the Rent Administrator. Compliant operators generally document the nature and value of any service or facility changes and maintain records that can support or respond to an administrative review. Being prepared to demonstrate the proportional value of any change is a common practice when operating under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
D.C. Code § 42-3501.01 et seq. § 42-3502.11 gives tenants a basis to seek a rent reduction if a housing provider has substantially decreased the services or facilities that were part of their rental arrangement. Tenants who believe services have been reduced without a corresponding rent decrease may consider filing a complaint with the Rent Administrator or contacting a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on the process. Conversely, this provision also governs any rent increase a landlord might seek when services or facilities have been substantially expanded.
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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