D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-7809

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024
Rule 29-7809 - [Effective 1/15/2025] FAIR HEARING AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
7809.1

An applicant or participating FRSP household shall have ninety (90) calendar days following the receipt of a written notice described in §§ 7803.6 or 7807.5 to request a fair hearing, in accordance with the hearing provisions of Section 26 of the HSRA (D.C. Law 16-35; D.C. Official Code § 4-754.41 (2012 Repl.)), for the action that is the subject of the written notice.

7809.2

Upon receipt of a fair hearing request, the Department shall offer the appellant or his or her authorized representative an opportunity for an administrative review in accordance with Section 27 of the HSRA (D.C. Law 16-35; D.C. Official Code § 4-754.42 (2012 Repl.)), except that if an eviction is imminent, the Department shall take all reasonable steps to provide an expedited administrative review to maximize resolution of the appeal in time to resolve the housing emergency and prevent the eviction.

7809.3

In accordance with Section 9 of the HSRA (D.C. Law 16-35; D.C. Official Code § 4-754.11(18) (2012 Repl.)), any recipient who requests a fair hearing within fifteen (15) days of receipt of written notice of a termination pursuant to § 7807 shall have the right to the continuation of FRSP services pending a final decision from the fair hearing proceedings.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-7809

Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 5273 (4/8/2016); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 71 DCR 11691 (9/27/2024), exp. 1/15/2025 (Emergency)