14 DCMR § 14-3905
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3905.1 In order to achieve uniformity of pleadings before the Rent Administrator in all proceedings arising under the Act, all cases arising from complaints and petitions shall be properly captioned as provided in this section. 3905.2 Captions shall contain the name of the owner of the housing accommodation as listed on the registration statement and any other petitioner or respondent named by the filing party. 3905.3 Captions shall contain the name of each tenant or tenant association that is a party to the proceeding, in accordance with § 3904.
Under D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-3905, all complaints and petitions filed before the Rent Administrator must follow a standardized caption format to ensure consistency across proceedings. The caption must identify the housing accommodation's owner as listed on the registration statement, along with any other named petitioners or respondents. It must also include the name of each tenant or tenant association that is a party, consistent with the requirements of § 3904.
Plain English — not legal advice.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-3905 requires that any filing before the Rent Administrator correctly identify the property owner using the name on the registration statement. Compliant operators generally ensure their registration information is current and accurate so that captions in any proceeding reflect the correct owner name. Discrepancies between the registration statement and the caption could create procedural complications in a case.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-3905 establishes that tenants and tenant associations must be properly named in the caption of any proceeding before the Rent Administrator. Tenants filing a complaint or petition should be aware that their name, or their association's name, must appear in the caption in accordance with § 3904. Tenant-rights organizations in the District of Columbia can provide general guidance on how to correctly format filings under this provision.
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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