D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14, r. 14-5739

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

Rule 14-5739 - FAILURE TO APPEAR

5739.1

If either party fails to appear at a hearing, the hearing officer may do the following:

(a) Postpone the hearing for up to five (5) business days;

(b) With the consent of both parties, reschedule the hearing for a later date;

(c) Make a determination that the complainant has waived his or her right to a hearing, if the complainant fails to appear. The waiver shall not constitute a waiver of complainant's right thereafter to contest DCHA's action in an appropriate judicial proceeding;

(d) Grant an exception if the party is able to document an emergency situation that prevented them from attending or requesting a postponement of the hearing or if requested as a reasonable accommodation for an individual with a disability.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14, r. 14-5739

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