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D.C. Code § 42-3651.01 Purpose of the appointment of a receiver
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The purpose of the appointment of a receiver under this chapter shall be to safeguard the health, safety, and security of the tenants of a rental housing accommodation if there exists a violation of District of Columbia or federal law which seriously threatens the tenant’s health…
D.C. Code § 42-3651.02 Grounds for appointment of a receiver
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(a)(1) A receiver may be appointed if a rental housing accommodation has been cited by the Department of Buildings for a violation of chapters 1 through 16 of Title 14 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations or Title 12 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations,…
D.C. Code § 42-3651.03 Petition for receivership
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(a) Notwithstanding the availability of any other remedy, the Attorney General for the District of Columbia may, in the name of the District of Columbia and based on the grounds set forth in § 42-3651.02, petition the Superior Court of the District of Columbia (“Court”) to appoin…
D.C. Code § 42-3651.04 Notice and hearing requirements
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(a)(1) After a petition has been filed under § 42-3651.03, the Chief Judge of the Superior Court, or the Judge’s designee, shall immediately issue an order requiring the owner, agent, lessor, or manager, as respondent, to show cause why a receiver should not be appointed. The ord…