D.C. Code tit. 42 § 42-3531.10
Rulemaking authority.
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The Office of the Chief Tenant Advocate shall promulgate rules, subject to Council approval, to implement the provisions of this chapter.
Under D.C. Code § 42-3531.01 et seq. § 42-3531.10, the Office of the Chief Tenant Advocate (OCTA) is granted the authority to create and issue rules that carry out the broader chapter's requirements, but those rules must receive approval from the D.C. Council before taking effect. This provision establishes a checks-and-balances structure: the OCTA drafts the implementing regulations, while the Council retains final say. The result is that the practical details of tenant advocacy programs and protections in the District are shaped through a formal, publicly accountable rulemaking process.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in the District should be aware that D.C. Code § 42-3531.01 et seq. § 42-3531.10 empowers the OCTA to issue binding rules that flesh out the chapter's tenant-advocacy requirements. Compliant operators generally monitor the D.C. Register and Council proceedings for newly approved rules that may affect their obligations. Staying current with OCTA rulemaking activity helps operators understand what standards apply to their properties under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
D.C. Code § 42-3531.01 et seq. § 42-3531.10 gives the Office of the Chief Tenant Advocate the power to establish rules—subject to Council approval—that define how tenant protections under this chapter are implemented in practice. Tenants can track proposed and finalized OCTA rules through the D.C. Register or the OCTA's official communications to understand what rights and processes apply to them. Tenant-rights organizations in the District can also help renters interpret how rules issued under this provision may be relevant to their housing situation.
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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