D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14, r. 14-3923

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

Rule 14-3923 - DECISIONS OF THE RENT ADMINISTRATOR

3923.1

The Rent Administrator shall issue a final order for each petition, application, or complaint filed with the Rental Accommodations Division for which the Rent Administrator retains jurisdiction and is not required to transfer the matter to the Office of Administrative Hearings by Chapters 41-44 of this title.

3923.2

A final order shall contain the following:

(a) Findings of fact and conclusions of law (including the reasons or basis of those findings) upon each issue presented in the proceeding;

(b) The final disposition of the petition or complaint, (including appropriate relief and any penalties, if applicable under the Act); and

(c) A statement of the parties' right to appeal to the Commission.

3923.3

A decision shall become final and effective when issued pursuant to §§ 3923.1 and 3923.2, except that if a motion for reconsideration is timely filed, the decision shall not become final until the motion is disposed of in accordance with § 3924.

3923.4

The ten (10) business day time limit in which an appeal to the Commission shall be filed, as prescribed in § 216(h) of the Act (D.C. Official Code § 42-3502.16(h)) and § 3802.2 of this title, shall begin to run when the decision becomes final.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14, r. 14-3923

Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 12638 (12/3/2021)