District Of Columbia § 42-3507.05 - Tenant hot line.
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§ 42-3507.05. Tenant hot line.
42-3507.05The 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:
Answering rent control procedural questions, and directing tenants toward possible courses of action in resolving problems;
Providing advice on housing regulation violations;
Explaining rent increases;
Providing guidance on emergency shelter;
Providing guidance on the Tenant Assistance Program;
Providing guidance in resolving problems involving water, heating, repairs, and other matters;
Providing advice on possible action in response to allegations of discrimination, harassment, or neglect by housing providers;
Answering preliminary questions about remedies through the courts;
Providing guidance when tenants are faced with eviction; and
Providing guidance on other tenant problems.
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