7820. PROGRAM TERMINATION

7820 PROGRAM TERMINATION 7820.1 A Service Provider may terminate its FRSP assistance pursuant to Section 22 of the Act (D.C. Official Code § 4-754.36). 7820.2 Termination under this provision shall apply to rental assistance, case management services, and any other service or assistance provided by the Service Provider by virtue of the participant’s participation in FRSP. 7820.3 The Service Provider shall give written and oral notice to an FRSP participant of their termination from the program pursuant to this section at least thirty (30) calendar days before the effective date of the termination. 7820.4 The Service Provider’s written notice to the participant of the termination shall include: (a) A clear statement of the termination and its effective date; (b) A clear and detailed statement of the factual basis for the termination, including the date or dates on which the basis or bases for the termination occurred; (c) A reference to the statute, regulation, or Program Rule pursuant to which the termination is being implemented; (d) A clear and complete statement of the participant’s right to appeal the termination through administrative review and fair hearing proceedings pursuant to § 7824, including the appropriate deadlines for instituting the appeal; and (e) A statement of the participant’s right, if any, to continuation of benefits pending the outcome of any appeal, pursuant to Section 9(a)(18) of the Act (D.C. Official Code § 4-754.11(a)(18)). 7820.5 Termination pursuant to this section refers to a termination of the Service Provider’s FRSP assistance only and does not provide the Department or an FRSP Provider with any authority to interfere with a participant’s tenancy rights under the lease agreement as governed by Title 14 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 73 DCR 010163 (July 17, 2026). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Public Welfare 29 DCMR § 7820