14 DCMR § 14-6900
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6900.1 The purposes of the appointment of a tenant receiver shall be: (a) To safeguard the health, safety, and security of the tenants of a rental housing accommodation if there exists a violation of the District of Columbia or federal law which seriously threatens the tenant's health, safety, or security; and (b) To enable the receiver to take actions that are necessary and proper for the maintenance and repair of the rental housing accommodation. 6900.2 The receiver shall only take actions necessary and proper for the maintenance and repair of the rental accommodation. 6900.3 This chapter does not limit or take away any other common law or statutory right to petition for receivership. 6900.4 The owner, agent, lessor, or manager shall be enjoined from collecting rents and payments for the use and occupancy for the duration of the receivership. AUTHORITY: Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is set forth in sections 101, 106, 407 and 601 of Title V of D.C. Law 13-281, the "Abatement and Condemnation of Nuisance Properties Omnibus Amendment Act of 2000," and Mayor's Order 2002-33, dated February 11, 2002.
Under D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-6900, a tenant receivership is a legal mechanism that allows a court-appointed receiver to step in and manage a rental property when serious health, safety, or security violations exist. The receiver's authority is limited strictly to actions necessary for maintenance and repair of the property. Importantly, once a receivership is in place, the property owner, agent, lessor, or manager is barred from collecting rent or any other payments for occupancy for the entire duration of the receivership.
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D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-6900 establishes that when a court appoints a receiver over a rental property, the owner, agent, lessor, or manager loses the right to collect rent or occupancy payments for as long as the receivership remains active. Compliant operators generally address housing code violations proactively to avoid the conditions that can trigger a receivership petition. Maintaining records of repairs and inspections is a practice commonly associated with operators who demonstrate ongoing compliance with District of Columbia and federal housing standards.
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. § 14-6900 provides tenants with a meaningful protection: when a rental property has serious violations threatening health, safety, or security, a receivership can be petitioned to bring in a court-appointed manager to handle necessary repairs. During a receivership, the landlord is legally prohibited from collecting rent or occupancy payments. Tenants who believe conditions at their property may warrant a receivership can explore options such as contacting the District of Columbia's housing enforcement agencies, raising the issue as a defense in relevant proceedings, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general information about the process.
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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