Jerome Management, Inc. and Walker v. DC Rental Housing Commission

682 A.2nd 178 (1996)

Interest

Rental Housing Commission did not abuse its discretion in applying fixed rate of interest from time housing provider stopped overcharging rent until date Commission affirmed hearing officer’s refund, in light of nine years of protracted administrative delay and lack of evidence that either party was at fault.

Notice of Rent Increase

Rental Housing Act effectively merges the notice to cure and the notice to quit into one required notice before landlord may file suit for possession based on tenant’s failure to cure violation of tenancy.