D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14, r. 14-3915

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 14-3915 - ADVISORY OPINIONS

3915.1

The Rent Administrator may issue, at the request of any person, an advisory opinion on issues of first impression relating to specific proposed actions under the Act or Chapters 39-44 of this title.

3915.2

Advisory opinions shall not be issued to a party to any pending case arising under the Act with respect to any contested issue in the party's case.

3915.3

Each inquiry shall meet the following requirements:

(a) Be submitted in writing;

(b) Specifically request an advisory opinion;

(c) Contain a signed statement of proposed action, of all relevant facts and of the author's interpretation of the law or regulations; and

(d) Be accompanied by any relevant documents.

3915.4

The Rent Administrator shall maintain a file of all advisory opinions that is available for public inspection.

3915.5

An advisory opinion issued by the Rent Administrator shall not be binding on or provide safe harbor to the requesting person or be binding on any District agency.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14, r. 14-3915

Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 33 DCR 1336, 1360 (March 7, 1986); Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 12638 (12/3/2021)