D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 14. HOUSING |
Chapter 14-39. RENTAL ACCOMMODATIONS AND CONVERSION DIVISION (RACD) |
Section 14-3908. EXPANDING THE SCOPE OF A PROCEEDING
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3908.1If the hearing examiner determines that the issues raised in a tenant petition affect other tenants or all tenants in the housing accommodation, the hearing examiner may expand the scope of the proceeding to include all affected tenants; provided, that notice shall be given to the additional tenants that they have the right to participate in the proceeding.
3908.2The notice to other tenants shall state the issues to be decided in the proceeding and that any decision shall be binding upon them.
3908.3The hearing examiner shall also provide notice to the housing provider of the determination to expand the scope of the proceeding.
3908.4Tenants and the housing provider shall have a reasonable opportunity to present any arguments in support of or opposition to the hearing examiner’s determination.