D.C. Code tit. 42 § 42-3503.07
Termination of eligibility.
Operative Text
(a) If, at any time, a tenant receiving tenant assistance fails to satisfy the requirements of this subchapter relating to conditions of eligibility, the tenant shall immediately notify the Department, in writing, of the ineligibility. Tenant assistance shall terminate on the next day thereafter upon which the rent is due. (b) If, at any time, the Department determines that a tenant receiving tenant assistance is not, or has ceased to be, eligible for tenant assistance, the Department shall notify the tenant and housing provider in writing, setting forth the reasons for the determination. Tenant assistance payments shall terminate on the next day the rent is due occurring at least 30 days after the date the notice is given, unless, within 15 days after the receipt of the notice, the tenant submits to the Department a written statement, under oath or affirmation, including any available supporting documents, asserting the tenant’s reasons for alleging continued eligibility. Within 30 days following the receipt of the statement and documents, the Department shall make the final determination of the tenant’s eligibility for continued receipt of tenant assistance. (c) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, after September 30, 1996, all tenants receiving tenancy assistance shall avail themselves of all opportunities to receive Section 8 or public housing assistance in lieu of tenant assistance. (2) A tenant who fails to observe the mandates of paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be deemed ineligible for tenant assistance and assistance will be terminated pursuant to subsection (b) of this section.
D.C. Code § 42-3501.01 et seq. § 42-3503.07 establishes the conditions under which tenant assistance payments end in the District of Columbia. A tenant who becomes ineligible must promptly notify the Department in writing, and assistance stops on the next rent-due date. When the Department itself identifies ineligibility, it must provide written notice to both the tenant and housing provider, and the tenant has 15 days to contest the determination in writing before a final decision is made within 30 days. Additionally, tenants must pursue available Section 8 or public housing assistance instead of continuing to receive tenant assistance after September 30, 1996.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under D.C. Code § 42-3501.01 et seq. § 42-3503.07, housing providers are entitled to written notice from the Department when a tenant's assistance is being terminated due to ineligibility. Compliant operators generally track rent-due dates carefully, since termination of assistance takes effect on the next rent-due date occurring at least 30 days after the Department's notice. Staying informed about the Department's determination timeline helps housing providers plan for any changes in payment arrangements.
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. § 42-3503.07 gives tenants an important opportunity to contest a Department determination of ineligibility by submitting a written statement under oath, along with supporting documents, within 15 days of receiving notice. If a tenant believes they remain eligible, this written response triggers a 30-day review period during which the Department must issue a final determination. Tenants who want to understand their rights under this provision may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with D.C. housing assistance programs.
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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