The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs shall provide for the continuation of a tenant hot line. The primary purpose of the tenant hot line is to provide assistance to low- and moderate-income tenants. To carry out this purpose, the functions and responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
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- Answering rent control procedural questions, and directing tenants toward possible courses of action in resolving problems;
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- Providing advice on housing regulation violations;
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- Explaining rent increases;
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- Providing guidance on emergency shelter;
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- Providing guidance on the Tenant Assistance Program;
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- Providing guidance in resolving problems involving water, heating, repairs, and other matters;
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- Providing advice on possible action in response to allegations of discrimination, harassment, or neglect by housing providers;
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- Answering preliminary questions about remedies through the courts;
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- Providing guidance when tenants are faced with eviction; and
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- Providing guidance on other tenant problems.
Historical and Statutory
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 45-2575.
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 6-10, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 45-2501.
Miscellaneous Notes
Termination of Law 6-10: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 45- 2571.
DC CODE § 42-3507.05
Current through December 11, 2012
Credits
(July 17, 1985, D.C. Law 6-10, § 705, 32 DCR 3089.)