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INTERNAL PROTOTYPE — NOT LEGAL ADVICE — DO NOT SEND

Tippett v. Daly, 10 A.3d 1123 (2010)

Citation
Tippett v. Daly, 10 A.3d 1123 (2010)
Parent Document
Tippett v. Daly, 10 A.3d 1123 (2010)
Jurisdiction
DC (municipal)
Effective Date
2010-12-30

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Under TOPA, an owner of a rental housing accommodation who wishes to sell the property must first “give the tenant an opportunity to purchase the accommodation at a price and terms which represent a bona fide offer of sale.” D.C.Code § 42-3404.02(a) (2001).4 To fulfill this requirement, the owner must “provide each ten*1126ant and the Mayor a written copy of the offer of sale....” D.C.Code § 42-3404.03 (2001). The time allowed for the tenant(s) to respond depends upon the number of units in the housing accommodation. For a single-family dwelling, “[u]pon receipt of a written offer of sale from the owner ..., the tenant shall have 30 days to provide the owner and the Mayor with a written statement of interest.” D.C.Code § 42-3404.09(1) (2001). If the tenant “has provided a written statement of interest in accordance with paragraph (1) of [§ 42-3404.09],” the owner must allow additional time for negotiation of a contract of sale, and, if a contract is agreed to, for settlement. D.C.Code § 42-3404.09(2), (3) (2001). A. May 30 Was the Deadline.