D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 14-6310
The hearing officer, after review of the written complaint and the disposition proposed by DCHA, may render a decision without proceeding with the hearing if the hearing officer determines that the issue has been decided previously in an earlier hearing of other complaints based on essentially the same set of facts.
When the hearing officer decides to render a decision without a hearing, he or she shall prepare a written finding citing the previous hearing or hearings involving the same issue, and shall certify these findings and decision to the Administrator.
Parties to the proceedings shall be given copies of the hearing officer's findings and decision.
Sections 6314, 6315, and 6316 shall apply to findings and decisions rendered without a hearing.
D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 14-6310