14 DCMR § 14-2403
MAYOR’S EXERCISE OF THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE
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2403.1 The Mayor shall not exercise the opportunity to purchase unless at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the Rental Units in the Housing Accommodation are Affordable Rental Units. 2403.2 When determining whether to exercise the opportunity to purchase a Housing Accommodation, the Mayor shall consider whether a Housing Accommodation meets the selection criteria published in the D.C. Register by the Agency and modified as necessary. 2403.3 The Mayor shall have thirty (30) days from receipt of the Offer of Sale to provide the Owner with a written statement of interest and to send a copy of the written statement of interest to the Tenants.
Under D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 § 14-2403, the Mayor's authority to exercise a government opportunity to purchase a rental housing accommodation is subject to specific conditions. At least 25% of the units in the building must qualify as Affordable Rental Units before the Mayor may act, and the decision must be weighed against published selection criteria. Once an Offer of Sale is received, the Mayor has a 30-day window to issue a written statement of interest and notify tenants of that interest.
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Under § 14-2403, property owners who submit an Offer of Sale can expect the Mayor's office to evaluate the housing accommodation against affordability thresholds and published selection criteria before deciding whether to exercise the opportunity to purchase. Compliant operators generally ensure that any Offer of Sale documentation is complete and properly delivered, since the Mayor's 30-day response period begins upon receipt. Owners should also be aware that a written statement of interest, if issued, will be shared directly with tenants as part of the process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 14-2403 establishes that tenants have a right to be informed: if the Mayor issues a written statement of interest in purchasing the housing accommodation, a copy must be sent to tenants within 30 days of the Offer of Sale. This provision is part of the District's broader tenant-protection framework, and tenants who believe the process is not being followed may wish to contact the relevant D.C. housing agency or a local tenant-rights organization for general information. Understanding whether a building meets the 25% Affordable Rental Unit threshold can be relevant context when tenants are navigating a potential ownership transition.
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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