14 DCMR § 14-3824
WITHDRAWAL OF APPEALS
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3824.1 An appellant may file a motion to withdraw an appeal pending before the Commission. 3824.2 The Commission shall review all motions to withdraw to ensure that the interests of all parties are protected. 3824.3 Where a party seeks to withdraw its appeal because a settlement has been reached, the party shall submit the executed settlement agreement if required by § 3829.11. 3824.4 An order granting a motion to withdraw an appeal may be granted by a single Commissioner.
Under D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-3824, any party who has filed an appeal before the District of Columbia Rental Housing Commission may seek to withdraw that appeal by submitting a formal motion. The Commission is required to review every such motion to ensure that all parties' interests are adequately protected before granting it. When a withdrawal is sought because the parties have reached a settlement, the executed settlement agreement must be submitted if required under the applicable rules. A single Commissioner has the authority to issue an order granting the withdrawal.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners or managers who have filed an appeal before the Rental Housing Commission and wish to discontinue it should be aware that D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-3824 governs the withdrawal process. A compliant operator generally files a formal motion to withdraw and, if the withdrawal stems from a settlement, submits the executed settlement agreement as required. Because the Commission reviews all withdrawal motions to protect the interests of all parties, operators typically ensure their documentation is complete before submitting.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants who are parties to a pending Commission appeal should know that D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-3824 requires the Commission to review any motion to withdraw an appeal to protect the interests of all involved parties, including the tenant. This means a landlord or other appellant cannot simply abandon an appeal without Commission oversight, which provides tenants a measure of procedural protection. Tenants who have questions about a pending withdrawal or settlement in their case may consider reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization or the Office of the Tenant Advocate 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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