3917. BURDEN OF PROOF

3917 BURDEN OF PROOF 3917.1 The proponent of a rule or order shall have the burden of establishing each finding of fact essential to the rule or order by a preponderance of evidence, except claims or defenses for which the burden is shifted as provided by the Act, Chapters 41-44 of this title, or 1 DCMR Chapter 28 and 1 DCMR §§ 2920-2941. 3917.2 In show cause hearings, the burden of proof shall rest on the Rent Administrator. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 012634 (December 3, 2021). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Housing 14 DCMR § 3917