D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 14. HOUSING |
Chapter 14-40. RENTAL ACCOMMODATIONS AND CONVERSION DIVISION (RACD) HEARINGS |
Section 14-4001. DISQUALIFICATION OF HEARING EXAMINERS
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4001.1Any party may file a motion with the hearing examiner requesting a hearing examiner to withdraw from a proceeding or hearing on the basis of conflict of interest or other disqualification.
4001.2The hearing examiner shall rule on the motion within three (3) days of the filing of the motion.
4001.3Denials of motions filed pursuant to § 4001.2 may be reviewed by the Rent Administrator upon request of the moving party and rulings by the Rent Administrator shall be issued within three (3) days of the request for review.
4001.4In the event that a hearing examiner is disqualified, he or she shall withdraw from the proceeding or hearing, stating on the record the reasons for withdrawal, and shall immediately notify the Rent Administrator in writing.
4001.5In the event a hearing examiner is disqualified for any reason, the matter shall be heard de novo before a different hearing examiner.