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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Gomez v. Independence Management of Delaware, Inc., 967 A.2d 1276 (2009)

Citation
Gomez v. Independence Management of Delaware, Inc., 967 A.2d 1276 (2009)
Parent Document
Gomez v. Independence Management of Delaware, Inc., 967 A.2d 1276 (2009)
Jurisdiction
DC (municipal)
Effective Date
2009-03-26

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On August 11, 2003, after it acquired the building, IMDel asked the Rent Administrator for authority to issue 120-day notices to vacate to the remaining tenants, pursuant to Section 501(f) of the Rental Housing Act. D.C.Code § 42-8606.01(0 (2001). In its letter to the Rent Administrator, IMDel stated that it “plans to undertake extensive improvements with respect to the Property which cannot be safely performed with tenants in occupancy.” A housing provider seeking to recover possession under section 501(f) must submit to the Rent Administrator “plans for the alterations or renovations ... [that] demonstrate that the proposed alterations or renovations cannot safely or reasonably be accomplished while the unit is occupied.” D.C.Code § 42-3505.01(f)(l) (2001). IMDel submitted a one-page document from an architect listing the work to be undertaken, and two drawings of floor plans for the building. On September 4, 2003, the Rent Administrator approved the issuance of 120-day notices. The tenants did not know about IMDel’s request, and therefore did not oppose it.