14 DCMR § 14-9900
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Operative Text
9900.1 The provisions of this chapter are issued pursuant to the authority under the Short- Term Rental Regulation Act of 2018, effective April 25, 2019 (D.C. Law 22-307; D.C. Official Code § 30-201.01 et seq.) and Mayor’s Order 2020-104, dated October 13, 2020. 9900.2 The provisions of this chapter shall be applicable to all short-term rentals as defined by this chapter.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-9900 establishes the legal foundation for the District of Columbia's short-term rental regulatory framework, drawing its authority from the Short-Term Rental Regulation Act of 2018 and Mayor's Order 2020-104. The provision makes clear that the rules contained in this chapter apply broadly to all short-term rentals as that term is defined within the chapter. It functions as the jurisdictional and applicability anchor for the entire set of short-term rental regulations that follow.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating or considering short-term rentals in the District of Columbia should be aware that § 14-9900 places all such rentals within the scope of this regulatory chapter. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with how the chapter defines 'short-term rental,' since that definition determines whether their property falls under these rules. Understanding the authority behind D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-9900 helps operators recognize that the regulations carry the full weight of D.C. law and mayoral authority.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants and guests involved in short-term rental arrangements in the District of Columbia should know that § 14-9900 of D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. establishes that this entire regulatory chapter applies to all short-term rentals as defined therein. This means the protections and requirements set out in the chapter are broadly applicable, not limited to specific rental platforms or arrangements. Tenants who believe a short-term rental situation may fall under these rules can consult a tenant-rights organization or the District's relevant housing agencies to better understand how the chapter's definitions and provisions may apply.
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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