14 DCMR § 14-3815
CONTINUANCES, LATE FILINGS, AND AMENDMENT OF PLEADINGS
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3815.1 Any party may request, by motion, a continuance of a scheduled hearing at least five (5) days before its scheduled date. The motion shall propose at least two (2) new dates and times for the scheduled hearing that are no more than thirty (30) days from the original scheduled date. The motion shall state that the party filing the motion has sought the consent of all other parties prior to filing. A party may request a continuance of a hearing without meeting the requirements of this subsection only in extraordinary circumstances. 3815.2 When a party is allowed or required to make a filing or take any other action within a specific time period under this chapter or an order of the Commission, the party may request, by motion, an extension of the time period, even after the period has expired. 3815.3 Notwithstanding § 3815.2, the Commission shall not extend the time for filing a notice of appeal unless equitable tolling of the time is warranted by the specific facts of the case, including that there is no unexplained or undue delay by the appellant and that there is no prejudice to the appellee. 3815.4 A motion under this section shall set forth good cause for the extension. A continuance of a particular hearing or an extension of time to make a particular filing shall be granted liberally the first time requested, and subsequent requests or recurring motions by a party shall be strictly limited. 3815.5 A motion filed under this section shall be filed in writing in accordance with § 3814, including a certification of good faith effort to obtain agreement of all parties pursuant to § 3814.6. 3815.6 A pleading that has been untimely filed may be treated as timely filed with the consent of all parties or may be struck on the Commission’s own motion or by motion of a party. 3815.7 A party may request, by motion, leave to amend a pleading that has already been filed, other than a notice of appeal, to correct a misstatement of law or fact or to raise an argument that would otherwise be waived, at any time for good cause shown. A party may amend a pleading for any reason, without leave of the Commission, if the time to file the pleading has not yet expired. 3815.8 A motion to amend a pleading shall set forth the proposed amendment(s) and may be granted if the Commission determines that no prejudice to an opposing party’s opportunity to respond to the moving party would result.
Under D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-3815, parties involved in Commission proceedings have structured options for managing hearing schedules and filing deadlines. A party seeking to postpone a hearing must generally do so at least five days in advance, propose two alternative dates within thirty days, and show they sought the other side's agreement. Extensions of time for filings are available by motion showing good cause, though appeals deadlines receive stricter treatment and can only be extended when equitable tolling is warranted. Untimely filings may be accepted with all parties' consent or struck by the Commission, and pleadings already on record may be amended when good cause is shown and no prejudice to the opposing party results.
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Property owners and managers participating in Commission proceedings should be aware that § 14-3815 of D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. sets clear procedural expectations for continuances and filing extensions. Compliant operators generally submit continuance requests in writing at least five days before a scheduled hearing, propose two alternative dates within the thirty-day window, and document their good-faith effort to obtain the other parties' consent. First-time requests for continuances or extensions are typically treated more generously, so operators who anticipate scheduling conflicts tend to act early and follow the certification requirements outlined in § 3814.6.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants involved in Commission proceedings benefit from knowing that D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-3815 provides procedural tools to manage hearing dates and filing deadlines. If a scheduled hearing date is unworkable, a tenant may file a written motion for a continuance, proposing two alternative dates and showing that the other party was consulted beforehand. Tenants who believe a deadline was missed or that a pleading needs correction can explore filing a motion for an extension or amendment under this section, and consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with D.C. Commission procedures can help clarify which options may apply to a given 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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