3809 PARTIES

3809.1 The Commission shall continue the caption of the case as determined by the Rent Administrator in accordance with § 3905, but shall designate the appellant and the appellee.

3809.2 In the event of the death, dissolution, reorganization, or change of ownership or interest of a party, the Commission may, upon its own motion, upon request of the Rent Administrator or upon the motion of a party, substitute or add a person, partnership, or corporation.

3809.3 If it appears to the Commission that the identity of the parties has been incorrectly determined by the Rent Administrator, the Commission may substitute or add the correct parties on its own motion.

3809.4 No substitution or addition of parties may occur unless all necessary parties are given an opportunity to file written arguments in support of or opposition to a motion for substitution of parties.

SOURCE: Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 33 DCR 1336, 1342-43 (March 7, 1986).