Temple v. District of Columbia Rental Housing Commission, 536 A.2d 1024 (1987)

Citation: Temple v. District of Columbia Rental Housing Commission, 536 A.2d 1024 (1987)
Parent Document: Temple v. District of Columbia Rental Housing Commission, 536 A.2d 1024 (1987)
Jurisdiction: DC (municipal)
Effective Date: 1987-12-01
Original Source: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/5128946/temple-v-district-of-columbia-r... ↗

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On this record, however, it appears that, following the Underdue decision, Temple attempted to have the agency establish the rent ceilings of all his units and to thereafter implement authorized increases, but the RACD was not amenable to Temple’s efforts. Specifically, it appears that between December 1983 and June 1984, Temple, individually and through counsel, made several inquiries about establishing the rent ceilings of the four units other than Kirkendall’s (hereinafter the “Lobsenz’ units”), but was rejected at every turn.17 *1036The agency apparently discouraged Temple’s efforts because of the pendency of the Kirkendall appeal. The agency, however, cannot now penalize Temple for his failure to comply with the procedures necessary for implementing rent increases when the agency refused to assist in the establishment of the pre-requisite to taking lawful rent increases, namely, in the establishment of the appropriate rent ceilings.

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