D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14, r. 14-6309

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

Rule 14-6309 - FAILURE TO APPEAR

6309.1

If either party fails to appear at a hearing, the hearing officer may do the following:

(a) Postpone the hearing for up to five (5) working days;

(b) With the consent of both parties, reschedule the hearing for a later date;

(d) Make a determination that the complainant has waived his or her right to a hearing, if the complainant fails to appear. The waiver shall not constitute a waiver of complainant's right thereafter to contest DCHA's action in an appropriate judicial proceeding;

(e) Grant an exception if the family is able to document an emergency situation that prevented them from attending or requesting a postponement of the hearing or if requested as a reasonable accommodation for an individual with a disability.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14, r. 14-6309

Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 33 DCR 7973, 8016 (December 26, 1986); as amended by Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 2455, 2458 (March 15, 2002)