14 DCMR § 14-6902
PETITION FOR RECEIVERSHIP
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6902.1 The Corporation Counsel may, based on section 502 of the Act, petition the Superior Court to appoint a receiver of the rents and payments for use and occupancy of the affected rental housing accommodation. 6902.2 A majority of the tenants in the rental housing accommodation may, based on section 502 of the Act, submit a written request to the Corporation Counsel requesting the Corporation Counsel to petition the Superior Court for a receiver. 6902.3 If the Corporation Counsel denies the request or fails to file a petition within five (5) days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, after receiving a request, the requestor may file a petition with the Superior Court for the appointment of a receiver.
Under D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-6902, District of Columbia law establishes a receivership process for rental housing accommodations where conditions warrant court intervention. The Corporation Counsel holds authority to petition the Superior Court to appoint a receiver to collect rents and payments for use and occupancy. If the Corporation Counsel declines to act or does not file within five business days of receiving a tenant request, the requesting party may bring the petition directly to the Superior Court.
Plain English — not legal advice.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-6902 outlines a legal mechanism through which a court-appointed receiver can take control of rent collection at a rental housing accommodation. Operators who maintain properties in compliance with applicable housing standards are generally less exposed to the conditions that prompt receivership petitions. Property managers familiar with this provision understand that court-supervised receivership can affect day-to-day operations and the flow of rental income.
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. § 14-6902 gives a majority of tenants in a rental housing accommodation the ability to submit a written request to the Corporation Counsel asking that a receivership petition be filed with the Superior Court. If the Corporation Counsel denies the request or does not file within five business days, tenants may file the petition themselves directly with the Superior Court. Tenants exploring this path may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with D.C. housing law for general information about how the process works.
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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