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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 14. HOUSING |
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Chapter 14-52. BRIEFING OF FAMILIES AND ISSUANCE OF VOUCHERS |
Section 14-5215. SEPARATE AGREEMENTS
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5215.1Owners and tenants may execute agreements for services, appliances (other than for range and refrigerator), and other items outside those which are provided under the lease if the agreement is in writing and approved by DCHA.
5215.2Any appliance, service, or other item which is routinely provided to nonsubsidized tenants as part of the lease (such as air conditioning, dishwasher, or garage) or are permanently installed in the unit cannot be put under separate agreement and shall be included in the lease. For there to be a separate agreement, the tenant shall have the option of not utilizing the service, appliance, or other item.
5215.3DCHA is not liable for unpaid charges for items covered by separate agreements and nonpayment of these agreements cannot be cause for eviction.
5215.4If the tenant and owner have come to an agreement on the amount of Charges for a specific item, so long as those charges are reasonable and not a substitute for higher rent, they shall be allowed. Costs for seasonal items can be spread out over twelve (12) months.
5215.5Copies of all separate agreements shall be provided to DCHA.