D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14, r. 14-5742

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

Rule 14-5742 - DECISION OF THE HEARING OFFICER

5742.1

The hearing officer shall prepare a written decision, together with the reasons therefor, within ten (10) business days after the close of the hearing. Copies of the decision shall be mailed to the complainant, DCHA and the OFH.

5742.2

The decision of the hearing officer shall be binding on DCHA, which shall take all actions, or refrain from actions, necessary to carry out the decision, unless the Executive Director or an official delegated by the Executive Director does the following:

(a) Determines that the complaint does not concern a DCHA act or failure to act as prescribed by the complainant's lease or DCHA rules, policies or regulations, that adversely affect the complainant's rights, duties, welfare or status;

(b) Determines that the decision of the hearing officer is contrary to applicable federal or District of Columbia law or regulations or requirements of the Annual Contributions Contract between HUD and DCHA; or

(c) Determines that the decision of the hearing officer exceeds the authority of the hearing officer under the DCHA hearing procedures.

5742.3

The Executive Director or designee of the Executive Director shall make the determination within the time provided in § 5745.1, and promptly notify all parties to the hearing of his or her determination.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14, r. 14-5742

Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 12956 (12/22/2017); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 6831 (6/7/2019)