Title 42 — Real Property.
57 chapters · 1,018 sections in this title.
D.C. Code § 42-3531.01 Short title
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This chapter may be cited as the “Office of the Chief Tenant Advocate Establishment Act”.
D.C. Code § 42-3531.02 Purpose
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The purpose of this chapter is to establish the Office of the Tenant Advocate as an independent agency to advocate on behalf of the education of, and outreach to, tenants and the people of the District.
D.C. Code § 42-3531.03 Findings
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The Council finds that, despite the fact that the District has some of the most comprehensive pro-tenant laws in the United States: (a)(1) Tenants in the District are under-informed of their rights. (2) It is difficult for tenants to obtain information. (3) Tenants cannot usually…
D.C. Code § 42-3531.04 Definitions
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For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (a)(1) “Chief” means Chief Tenant Advocate established by § 42-3531.06. (2) “Office” means the Office of the Tenant Advocate established by § 42-3531.05. (3) Repealed. (4) “Tenant” and “tenant organization” shall have the same meaning a…
D.C. Code § 42-3531.05 Establishment of Office of the Tenant Advocate
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The Office of the Tenant Advocate is established as an independent agency within the District government.
D.C. Code § 42-3531.06 Chief Tenant Advocate of the Office of the Tenant Advocate
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(a) There shall be a Chief Tenant Advocate who shall be responsible for the administration of the Office and implementation of the duties of the Office. (b)(1) On or after October 1, 2007, the Chief shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council for a …
D.C. Code § 42-3531.07 Duties of the Office of the Tenant Advocate
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The Office shall: (1) Provide education and outreach to tenants and the community about laws, rules, and other policy matters involving rental housing, including tenant rights under the petition process and formation of tenant organizations; (2) Represent the interests of tenants…
D.C. Code § 42-3531.08 Establishment, purpose, and membership of the Tenant Advisory Council
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Repealed Repealed.
D.C. Code § 42-3531.09 Housing Assistance Fund
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The Housing Assistance Fund established by § 42-3403.07 [repealed] shall be administered and managed by the Office of the Tenant Advocate.
D.C. Code § 42-3531.10 Rulemaking authority
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On or before December 1, 2007, the Office of the Chief Tenant Advocate shall promulgate rules, subject to Council approval, to implement the provisions of this chapter.