D.C. Code tit. 42 § 42-3541.09
Rules.
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The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 , may issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter .
Under D.C. Code § 42-3541.09, the Mayor of the District of Columbia is authorized to create and issue administrative rules that carry out the requirements of the broader housing chapter (D.C. Code § 42-3541.01 et seq.). This rulemaking authority must follow the standard District administrative procedures set out in subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, which typically includes public notice and comment. The provision itself does not establish substantive tenant or landlord obligations, but it enables the Mayor to fill in operational details through regulation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
D.C. Code § 42-3541.09 grants the Mayor authority to issue implementing regulations under D.C. Code § 42-3541.01 et seq., meaning the rules governing landlord obligations under this chapter may be supplemented or clarified through the District's formal rulemaking process. Property owners and managers generally monitor the D.C. Register for any proposed or final rules issued under this authority, since such rules carry the same legal weight as the statute itself. Staying current with any regulations promulgated under § 42-3541.09 is a standard part of compliance practice for operators subject to 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 § 42-3541.09 gives the Mayor the power to issue rules that implement the protections and requirements found throughout D.C. Code § 42-3541.01 et seq., which means tenant rights under this chapter may be further defined or clarified by administrative regulation. Because those rules go through a public notice-and-comment process under District law, tenants and advocacy groups have an opportunity to weigh in before regulations are finalized. Tenants who believe a rule issued under § 42-3541.09 affects their rights may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with District housing law.
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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