D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14, r. 14-5724

Current through Register 71, No. 45, November 7, 2024

Rule 14-5724 - RENT COLLECTION

5724.1

Rental payments and excess utility or other charges where applicable, for each month shall be due on the first (1st) day of each month. A payment received by the tenth (10th) day of the month shall not be considered delinquent.

5724.2

Current rent shall be the amount charged monthly as Tenant Rent to a tenant for the use and occupancy of a specified dwelling unit.

5724.3

The Project Owner shall advise the tenant in writing of any other charge(s) being assessed and the amount due as follows:

(a) Excess utility charges shall be assessed as provided in § 5714 of this chapter;

(b) Charges for services performed and for maintenance charges as a result of tenant damage (as provided in § 5753 of this subtitle) shall be due and payable the first day of the second month following completion of repairs or performance of service, provided the tenant was provided one (1) month notice of the charge prior to the due date; and

(c) Court costs shall be due and payable at the time the tenant is required to pay the amount which made the court charge necessary.

5724.4

All payments shall be submitted by the tenant to the location designated by DCHA, and shall be made only by check or money order.

5724.5

Rent payments, or excess utility or other charges where applicable, received after the tenth (10th) day of the month shall be considered delinquent, and a late charge of five percent (5%) of the amount due shall be assessed against the tenant. No more than one (1) late charge shall be assessed each month.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14, r. 14-5724

Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 12956 (12/22/2017); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 6831 (6/7/2019)