D.C. Code tit. 42 § 42-3507.04
Relocation advisory services.
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Whenever a building in the District is converted from rental to condominium units, substantially rehabilitated or demolished, or discontinued from housing use, the Relocation Assistance Office of the Department of Housing and Community Development shall provide relocation advisory services for tenants who move from the building. These services shall include: (1) Ascertaining the relocation needs for each household; (2) Providing current information on the availability of equivalent substitute housing; (3) Supplying information concerning federal and District housing programs; and (4) Providing other advisory services to displaced persons in order to minimize hardships in adjusting to relocation.
Under D.C. Code § 42-3501.01 et seq. § 42-3507.04, when a District of Columbia residential building undergoes conversion to condominiums, substantial rehabilitation, demolition, or is taken out of housing use, the Relocation Assistance Office of the Department of Housing and Community Development is required to provide advisory services to displaced tenants. These services cover assessing each household's relocation needs, sharing information about available comparable housing, explaining federal and District housing programs, and offering additional guidance to ease the transition. The provision is designed to reduce hardship for tenants who must move as a result of these building changes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers in the District who are planning a condominium conversion, substantial rehabilitation, demolition, or discontinuation of housing use should be aware that D.C. Code § 42-3501.01 et seq. § 42-3507.04 triggers a government obligation to provide relocation advisory services to affected tenants. Compliant operators typically notify tenants of the impending change in a timely manner and cooperate with the Relocation Assistance Office of the Department of Housing and Community Development as it carries out its statutory duties. Familiarity with this provision helps operators understand the broader regulatory framework surrounding tenant displacement in the District.
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. § 42-3507.04 establishes that tenants displaced by a building conversion, substantial rehabilitation, demolition, or removal from housing use are entitled to relocation advisory services from the Relocation Assistance Office of the Department of Housing and Community Development. These services include help identifying comparable replacement housing, information about federal and District housing assistance programs, and individualized guidance aimed at easing the relocation process. Tenants who believe they are entitled to these services but have not received them may consider reaching out to the Relocation Assistance Office directly or contacting a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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