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Guerra v. District of Columbia Rental Housing Commission, 501 A.2d 786 (1985)

Citation
Guerra v. District of Columbia Rental Housing Commission, 501 A.2d 786 (1985)
Parent Document
Guerra v. District of Columbia Rental Housing Commission, 501 A.2d 786 (1985)
Jurisdiction
DC (municipal)
Effective Date
1985-12-05

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Given this statutory scheme, we are persuaded that D.C. Code § 45-1524(a), allowing a vacancy increase, applies only when there has been some additional cost to the landlord that would justify the increase. Although section 45-1524(a) does not make clear what kind of cost associated with a vacancy would justify an increase, other provisions do. For example, under section 45-1523, a landlord may seek an increase in the rent ceiling on the ground of hardship. Among the factors which may justify a hardship increase is “vacancy losses.” D.C. Code § 1523(b)(1)(E) (1981).