14 DCMR § 14-6909
TERMINATION OF RECEIVERSHIP
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6909.1 The Superior Court shall terminate the receivership pursuant to section 507 of the Act. 6909.2 A receivership shall not be terminated in favor of any person who was the owner of the rental accommodation or his representative at the time the petition was filed under section 503 of the Act and § 6902 of this chapter, or, in the discretion of the Superior Court, any person who is or was an affiliate owner, agent, lessor, or manager, unless: (a) He or she first reimburses the District for the expenses incurred in creating the receivership; and (b) If required by the Superior Court, he or she posts a bond in an amount the Superior Court deems appropriate as security against non-compliance with the law.
Under D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-6909, the Superior Court of the District of Columbia holds authority to end a housing receivership, but it may not simply return control to the original owner or affiliated parties without conditions. Before a receivership can be terminated in favor of those individuals, the District's expenses in establishing the receivership must be reimbursed. Additionally, the court may require the returning party to post a bond as a financial guarantee of future legal compliance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-6909 establishes that property owners or their affiliates seeking to regain control of a rental accommodation after a receivership generally must first repay the District for all costs associated with creating that receivership. Compliant operators in this situation also prepare for the possibility that the Superior Court will require a bond to be posted before control is restored. Keeping thorough financial records and maintaining open communication with legal counsel familiar with D.C. receivership procedures are practices commonly associated with navigating this process.
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. § 14-6909 provides tenants with the assurance that a court-supervised receivership cannot simply be handed back to a prior owner or affiliated party without the Superior Court's oversight and the satisfaction of financial conditions. If tenants are living in a property under receivership, they may have an interest in monitoring court proceedings to understand when and how control might be transferred. Tenant-rights organizations in the District of Columbia can help residents understand what protections apply during and after a receivership 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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