The proponent of a rule or order shall have the burden of establishing each finding of fact essential to the rule or order by a preponderance of evidence, except claims or defenses for which the burden is shifted as provided by the Act, Chapters 41-44 of this title, or 1 DCMR Chapter 28 and 1 DCMR §§ 2920-2941.
In show cause hearings, the burden of proof shall rest on the Rent Administrator.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14, r. 14-3917