14 DCMR § 14-6999
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6999.1 When used in this section, the following terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed: Receiver - a person or entity who has demonstrated to the Superior Court the capacity and expertise to develop and supervise a viable financial and construction plan for satisfactory rehabilitation of the rental housing accommodation. 6999.2 The definitions set forth in § 6699 of this subtitle shall be applicable to this chapter.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-6999 is a definitions provision that establishes the meaning of key terms used in its section of the District of Columbia's rental housing regulations. Most notably, it defines a 'Receiver' as a person or entity that has demonstrated to the Superior Court both the capacity and expertise to develop and oversee a viable financial and construction plan for rehabilitating a rental housing accommodation. The provision also incorporates by reference the broader set of definitions found in § 6699 of the same subtitle, meaning those definitions apply throughout this chapter as well.
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Property owners and managers operating under the District of Columbia's rental housing regulations should be aware that D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-6999 sets the definitional framework governing this chapter, including the specific meaning of 'Receiver.' A compliant operator generally familiarizes themselves with both the definition of Receiver and the additional definitions incorporated from § 6699, since these terms shape how related provisions in the chapter are interpreted and applied. Understanding who qualifies as a Receiver—someone who has demonstrated to the Superior Court the capacity and expertise to manage rehabilitation—can be relevant when a property becomes subject to court-supervised receivership proceedings.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in District of Columbia rental housing should know that D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-6999 provides the definitional foundation for the chapter, including the term 'Receiver,' which refers to a court-vetted person or entity authorized to oversee the rehabilitation of a rental property. If a tenant's building becomes subject to a receivership proceeding, this definition helps clarify what qualifications the appointed Receiver must have demonstrated to the Superior Court. Tenants seeking to understand how receivership or related processes might affect their housing situation may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the additional definitions incorporated from § 6699 of the same subtitle.
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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