Section 14-5326. EMERGENCY REPAIR ITEMS LIST

 

5326.1The following items are to be considered of an emergency nature and shall be corrected by the owner within twenty-four (24) hours of notice by the Inspector:

 

(a) Electrical outlet smoking or sparking;

 

(b) Escaping gas from gas stove;

 

(c) Major plumbing leaks or flooding;

 

(d) Natural gas leak or fumes;

 

(e) Electrical situation which could result in shock or fire;

 

(f) No heat when outside temperature is below fifty degrees Farenheit (50º F);

 

(g) Lack of utilities; and

 

(h) Any other condition the Inspector deems necessary which may cause a threat to tenant's health or safety.

 

5326.2If the owner does not make the required emergency repairs within twenty-four (24) hours of notice of the owner violations, Housing Assistance Payments shall be abated in accordance with § 5329. 

 

5326.3If the Family does not make the required emergency repairs within twenty-four (24) hours of notice of the failed Family violation(s), the Family shall be recommended for termination. 

 

 

authority

District of Columbia Housing Authority Act of 1999, effective May 9, 2000 (D.C. Law 13-105; D.C. Official Code § 6-203 (2008 Repl.)).

source

Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 7890, 7908 (June 29, 2012).