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 D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017)
 Title 29. PUBLIC WELFARE
 Chapter 29-25. SHELTER AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES

  Section 29-2514. CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES  

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    2514.1 Clients shall seek appropriate permanent housing or Housing First, except when the client is residing in severe weather and low barrier shelter.

     

    2514.2 Clients shall seek employment, education, or training when appropriate, except when the client is residing in severe weather and low barrier shelter.

     

    2514.3 Clients shall refrain from the following behaviors while on a Provider’s premises:

     

    (a)The use or possession of alcohol or illegal drugs;

     

    (b)The use or possession of weapons;

     

    (c)Assaulting or battering any individual, or threatening to do so; and

     

    (d)Any other acts that endanger the health or safety of the client or any other individual on the premises.

     

    2514.4 Clients shall ensure that children within the client’s family and physical custody are enrolled in school, where required by law.

     

    2514.5 Clients shall ensure that the client’s minor children receive appropriate supervision while on the Provider’s premises.

     

    2514.6 Clients shall utilize child care services that they qualify for and can afford, when available and necessary to enable the adult client to seek employment or housing or to attend school or training, unless the client meets any of the exemptions of section 519g of the District of Columbia Public Assistance Act of 1982, effective April 20, 1999 (D.C. Law 12-241; D.C. Official Code § 4-205.19g (2008 Repl.)), or section 5809.4(b)-(e) of Title 29 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations, including any subsequent revisions.

     

    2514.7 Clients shall respect the safety, personal rights, and private property of Provider staff members and other clients.

     

    2514.8 Clients shall maintain clean sleeping and living areas, including bathroom and cooking areas.

     

    2514.9 Clients shall use communal areas appropriately, with attention to cleanliness and respect for the interests of other clients.

     

    2514.10 Clients shall be responsible for one’s own personal property.

     

    2514.11 Clients shall follow all Program Rules established by a Provider pursuant to subsection 2515.17.

     

    2514.12 Clients residing in temporary shelter and transitional housing shall participate in the assessment and case management services.

     

authority

The Director of the Department of Human Services (DHS or Department), pursuant to the authority set forth in section 31 of the Homeless Services Reform Act of 2005 (HSRA or Act), effective October 22, 2005 (D.C. Law 16-35, D.C. Official Code § 4-756.02 (2008 Repl.)), and Mayor’s Order 2006-20, dated February 13, 2006.

source

Notice of Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 6438 (July 23, 2010)[EXPIRED]; as amended by Notice Emergency Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 11353 (November 26, 2010)[EXPIRED]; as amended by Notice of Emergency Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 3007 (April 8, 2011)[EXPIRED]; as amended by Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 7442, 7454 (August 19, 2011).