Section 14-3903. RIGHT TO A HEARING AND DISPOSITION OF PETITIONS WITHOUT HEARINGS

 

3903.1The parties to petitions before the Rent Administrator have a right to a hearing in accordance with the provisions of the Act and chapter 40 of this title.

 

3903.2The Rent Administrator on his or her motion may dismiss any petition that does not state a claim for which relief can be granted under the Act.

 

3903.3The Rent Administrator shall dismiss a petition for adjustment of rent if a ruling on the same issue has been made for the same housing accommodation or rental unit within six (6) months prior to the filing of the petition, unless that previous ruling dismissed a former petition without prejudice to refiling.

 

3903.4The Rent Administrator may refuse to accept for filing, or may dismiss, a petition in the following circumstances:

 

(a)If it is not properly filed;

 

(b)If it is not on the prescribed form pursuant to § 3901.3;

 

(c)If it is not prepared in accordance with the instructions of the Rent Administrator;

 

(d)If it is not accompanied by documents where required; or

 

(e)If it is not signed by the party, or authorized representative of the party, filing the petition.

 

source

Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 33 DCR 1336, 1353 (March 7, 1986).